Shipping Lead

What Will You Do?

• Partner with the Shipping Supervisor to ensure all jobs are estimated accurately and the proper carrier identified. Our non-standard pallets and rack shipping require excellent visualization and load estimating skills.
• Ensure orders are loaded on the designated carrier with the proper bill of lading, packing slip, hardware kit, and documentation.
• Using the Work Order Management System (WOMS), review the daily schedule and prioritize and assign jobs to specific employees.
• Solicits rate quote bids from transportation carriers for each shipment; assigns and communicates those assignments to specific carriers, includes Less Than Truckload (LTT), range of sizes, small to large carriers with delivery across the US.
• Coordinates workflows with Hardware Kit assembly team and the Material Handler team to ensure every job moves out according to the schedule.
• Creates Bills of Lading to accompany every job; calculates insurance as needed, and distributes copies to all the appropriate stakeholders.
• Updates WOMS; creates and distributes the End of Day shipping report.
• Assists in the loading of trucks and operates a forklift.
• Organizes work assignments - assigns employees to each job, anticipates future work needs, recommends scheduling requirements to supervisor, and informs supervisor of sick calls.
• Maintains daily forklift check logs. Ensures that all forklift safety procedures are adhered to and keeps track of all maintenance/mechanical repairs for each lift.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent (college degree a plus)

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of experience in Logistics (Manufacturing/Production background a plus)

SKILLS/KNOWELDGE/ABILITIES:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment, juggle multiple and changing priorities, react to change yet refocus quickly on the priorities at hand.
• Proven self-starter with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated time management skills, along with high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal & written) to interface with workers, supervisors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to provide effective work direction and promote respect amongst employees.
• Demonstrated history of “team commitment / team building skills”.
• Ability to use WOMS, Excel, Word, email, and associated computer functions; 10-key a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Forklift certified and able to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs using proper lifting techniques.

All essential functions or responsibilities are determined to be essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. Ability to perform the secondary functions or responsibilities is not a requirement of the job, but an incumbent may be required to perform these duties if able. This job description is not to be construed to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor or senior management, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Union City, CA 94587: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25