Shipping Lead - 1st Shift bei Zekelman Industries

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy
• Keep work area and/or equipment organized, clean and in a safe working condition
• Ensure on-time, quality shipments of steel tubing to customers are achieved via the safe, efficient and economical utilization of shipping materials and labor.
• Coordinate the assignment of labor team members to the corresponding jobs and tasks to meet warehouse/production goals 
• Provide a leadership example in plant safety initiatives and programs   
• Ensure stacking and loading procedures are followed to prevent injury to team members and damage to material 
• Work with Quality Control Department regarding quality issues and ensure customer and quality standards are met at time of shipment 
• Report any process and equipment problems and take initiative with corrections and repairs 
• Monitor and direct cycle counts to maintain correct inventory 
• Participate in the training of newly assigned teammates on the shipper job responsibilities
• Report any irregularities or malfunctions to supervisors, managers and/or maintenance
• Perform all Shipper duties when covering lunches/breaks/vacations as required.
• Assist in the assignment of trucks to be loaded based on appointment time and truck arrival time
• Coordinate with the Supervisor to assign personnel to appropriate jobs and tasks
• Ensure continuity of shipping and warehouse flow, resolving issues as required
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, Associate's Degree preferred 
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment 
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required 
• Must be able to obtain overhead crane and forklift certification

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Communication Skills: Ability to listen and speak effectively to understand and communicate the needs of customers and coworkers. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write and electronically submit POs and email coworkers.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internal business application computer system. Familiarity with bar-coding management is required. SAP experience preferred but not required 
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bend, twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, push and pull.  Able to reach in all directions.
• Other physical requirements as needed for job.