Shipping Lead bei Smurfit Kappa North America

The shipping lead is essentially a team leader who oversees operations at the ground level, making sure that the rest of the team is accurately picking items for shipment to customers.

Primary Duties 

• Coordinate Forklift Operators in daily routine of loading trailers according to SKNA's standards and factory master
• Schedule deliveries in the most cost-efficient and time-saving manner possible, while still meeting customer requirements
• Review daily driver's logs and document any discrepancies
• Develop a strong rapport with various freight lines
• Become familiar with freight rates for inter-state and intra-state shipping
• Secure freight rates prior to shipping
• Coordinate and communicate with Sales Service concerning the delivery of product to customers
• Accurately prepare bills of lading
• Review forklift inspection sheets daily and prepare maintenance work orders as necessary for repairs
• Coordinate with Shipping Superintendent, maintenance, and leasing agents for any repairs of forklifts, trucks, trailers, dock plates, dock doors, and any other items as necessary
• Support and administer SKNA's policies, procedures, and rules
• Support and administer all safety policies and programs
• Ensure Forklift Operators are operating forklifts in safe and proper manner
• Provide training as necessary
• Maintain shipping warehouse in an organized and safe manner
• Ensure accurate stock locations in shipping warehouse
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse. This includes keeping all sheets off of floor
• Improve managerial skills by enrolling and attending seminars and technical courses
• Communicate with appropriate supervisory personnel to avoid confusion or problems at shift changes
• Arrive at work at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled start of shift
• Use proper lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending techniques
• Perform each task in a manner which prevents bodily injury, equipment, and product damage
• Observe all safety and health guidelines
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures.  Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• All other duties as assigned