Shipping Lead Person at Pratt Industries

POSITION TITLE: Shipping Lead Person

REPORTS TO: SHIPPING MANAGER

SUMMARY

Oversee Shipping Department activities using the most cost effective methods possible while meeting customer delivery expectations. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement, maintain and support all company policies and procedures.

Provide training as necessary.

Conduct shift overlap meeting with oncoming shift Supervisor to minimize errors.

Coordinate forklift operators in daily routine of loading trailers according to customer specifications.

Schedule deliveries using the most cost efficient, and time saving manner possible while still meeting customer expectations.              

Coordinate and communicate with Customer Service concerning delivery of product to customers.

Accurately prepare bills of lading.

Review forklift inspection sheets daily and prepare maintenance work orders for needed repairs.

Insure accurate stock locations in shipping warehouse.

Additional duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED

Able to speak, read, comprehend and write legible in English

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy

Qualified Shipping Forklift Operator

Candidates are Preferred who offer the following:

Prior experience in the corrugated industry

One year experience as a Forklift Operator

Supervisory experience as a proven manager/leader

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.