Warehouse Lead - Shipping

John Tillman Company, a division of Bunzl, is seeking a Shipping Lead for our warehouse in Fairfield. The Shipping Lead will be responsible for leading and controlling activities of the Shipping Department, ensuring order selection and related shipping functions are performed in a timely and effective manner. This position will also monitors work processes and environmental conditions to ensure the safety of all employees.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.    

Responsibilities:

• Assist team members in the timely and accurate assembly of customer orders, in preparation for shipment
• Provide a professional environment with relation to fellow team members, other department members and external customers.
• Direct the necessary daily activities to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Organize and focus on improved productivity levels in a manner that stresses effectiveness by improving processes as well as the efficiencies of department team members.
• Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced.
• Maximize quality and productivity by understanding the expectations of the company and assisting the Warehouse Manager in evaluating performance variances in order to identify root cause and corrective action.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in warehousing required; previous leadership experience preferred
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (occasionally between 40-50 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodations for an entire shift
• Must be able to work regularly at a height of up to 26 feet above the ground (with provided safety equipment/processes/training)
• Must be a self starter with the ability to multi-task
• Possess excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient using ERP systems 
• Possess strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Capacity to effectively plan workload and staff assignments

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion.  Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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