Shipping Team Lead

Join Federal Tool & Engineering:

Where Precision Meets Purpose At Federal Tool & Engineering, we're not just manufacturing components—we're crafting the future of American industry. With over 100 years of excellence in metal stamping, tool and die design, and precision machining, our legacy is built on innovation, quality, and a commitment to our people. Federal Tool & Engineering supports our veterans and encourages veterans to apply. Summary Under the direction of the Senior Buyer, the Shipping Lead is a working supervisor overseeing the coordination, packs and prepares customer orders for shipping and/or outside services, receives material and equipment, and loads and unloads trucks according to established procedures and shipping regulations, meeting customer delivery requirements. Also, this position will cross trains to help with receiving/material Handling. Essential Duties And Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. 1. Pick orders from stock or from staging area. 2. Utilize various customer logistics portals to request and schedule services. 3. Ensure customer order and product match; box, crate, and/or shrink-wrap as necessary. 4.

Shipment Tracking and Scheduling:

Utilize JobBoss daily to review products ready for shipment and ensure timely processing. 5. Load trucks with outgoing products and unload trucks with incoming materials, using forklifts and pallet jacks. 6. Inspect materials and ensure bills of lading are correct. 7. Verify the quantity and quality of material received. 8. Place incoming materials into inventory. 9. Operate a bander to band boxes to be shipped. 10.

Delivery monitoring:

Review the shipping schedule daily to track shipments, identifying delays, early deliveries, or on time arrivals, and take necessary actions internally and externally to resolve issues. 11. Affix completed address label and any other special labels required for the handling of material and specified by the carrier. 12. Complete and maintain all required paperwork, including pack lists, vendor pack lists, and bill of ladings to include Shippers Letters of Instructions (SLIs) for shipments in accordance with USMCA trade regulations (U.S., Canada, and Mexico). 13. Train and mentor team members, offering technical advice and guidance and guidance to foster individual growth, aligned with enrichment of the individual values. 14. Motivate and support employees to achieve daily production goals, emphasizing safety, quality, and productivity. 15. Conducts regular safety checks, ensures proper use of PPE, enforces safety protocols across the team, and adheres to all health, safety, and environmental compliance. 16. Provide coverage to receiving material handler in their absence. 17. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and/or Skills required

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate degree or higher preferred in Business, Purchasing and Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
• Requires 2 to 3 years shipping, receiving or logistics experience.
• Required 1 to 2 years experience as team lead, frontline supervisor or manager.
• Required strong written and verbale communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft office
• Required Conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, JobBoss/Unipoint software, and mechanical aptitude is a plus. TRAITS
• Deal with conflict in an appropriate and effective manner and effectively manage stress levels.
• Flexibility, productivity and attention to detail.
• Pride of workmanship, integrity and a highly productive work ethic.
• Responsible and team oriented.
• Ability and desire to learn.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "Occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more working time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; reach above shoulders; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and use foot/feet to operate machine. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works in a manufacturing environment and is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. He/she is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is loud. OTHER Federal Tool & Engineering is an alcohol and drug free workplace. All temporary and permanent new hires are subject to both physical and drug testing. Typical work hours may vary and the potential for overtime is possible and may be mandatory. Due to production requirements you may be required to work flexible hours or work on a different shift. Additionally, work requirements will vary and you must be prepared to perform a variety of tasks as needed to service the needs of our customers. Federal Tool & Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.

Pay:

$26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): The smallest number of employees you have lead?

Work Location:

In person