Lead Warehouse Material Handler

Responsibilities:

Supervision of primary shipper. Assist with shipping when there is an increase in volume to be shipped. Coordinates schedules to maintain daily shipping deadlines. Coordinates movement of material between departments. Maintains a schedule of back up shippers to assist and/of fill in as necessary. Directs the workflow of the primary shipper and back up shippers. Supplies input in the annual review of the primary shipper. Functions as an intermediary between shipper and shipping department manager. Reports issues to the supervisor. Coordinates large shipments with department supervisors. Collaborates/directs the shipper and backup shippers to meet daily shipping deadlines. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines. Ensures efficient and accurate packaging operations while meeting daily shipping deadlines. Support company continual improvement initiatives. Primary oversight of changes in process improvements in the shipping department. Inventory management. Minimizes shipping errors and expenses. Establishes procedures to verify accuracy in fulfillment of purchase orders. Coordinates consolidated shipments amongst departments. Receives, sorts, distributes, and/or stores incoming shipments. Reviews and inspects incoming orders for damages. Compares packing slips with purchase orders to determine complete shipments. Handles necessary paperwork for incoming shipments. Maintains necessary warehouse inventory (shipping materials, packaging supplies, etc.). Organizes and maintains adequate inventory of warehouse stock. Designs streamlining processes to ensure the most efficient operation of the warehouse operation and shipping station. Accurately fulfills orders and prepares orders for shipment. Safely operates equipment including but not limited to forklifts, hand trucks, etc. Maintains a safe, clean, organized shipping station and warehouse facilities. Coordinates freight deliveries and pickups. Oversees internal deadlines for freight shipments. Assist with manual loading/unloading trucks and shipping containers Prepares shipments (packing, labeling, and documentation). Implements up to date international shipping procedures. Additional tasks as assigned by manager.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse/shipping. Previous experience as a lead worker is preferred. Previous first line supervisor experience and /or limited management experience is preferred. Basic inventory management skills. Proficiency in inventory management, shipping methods, and software.

Essential Skills:

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated. Ability to accommodate production schedules in the shipping department. Regular attendance and the ability to get along in a team environment. Commitment to producing high quality, high volume of work. Basic data entry and inventory management skills. Ability to understand and interpret various order forms, spreadsheets and keywords. Must be able to lift/move packages weighing 40 pounds . Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks. Strong organizational and time management skills. Detailed oriented. Competent in math. Works well with others. Adaptive to different work environments. Ability to communicate with others.

Education:

High school diploma or GED is typically required.

References:

References (one personal and two professional) are required.