Shipping Person

Greif, Inc.
Wright City, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2021 CLOSED ON 6/2/2023

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Shipping Department

Job Summary:

Assist Production Supervisor in coordinating workflow of shipping department duties to all employees in department. Assure all department employees are following safe work procedures.

Duties:

  • Production schedule coordination of special instructions to truck loaders, rim makers, and head up personnel
  • Provide direction to department personnel regarding correct materials to use for required orders
  • Printing and labeling of drums
  • Confirm drum orders are processed in a timely manner
  • Coordinate trailer movement in and out of docks for loading per production schedule
  • Ensure trailer inspections/cleaning are performed prior to loading
  • Ensure drum inventories are accurate, and ensure stock drums on the floor are used in a first in – first out method
  • Ensure all employees are working according to safety guidelines as outlined in the Greif Safety manual and JSA procedures

Responsibilities:

  • Communication is essential to smooth operation of department.

v Must communicate to department employees special customer requirements for orders

v Open discussion at all times with Production Supervisor about department activities

v Continuous dialog with other plant lead operators for proper shipment of drums

v Good communication skills with outside carriers and transportation personnel

v Communication of shift hand off information for smooth transition between shifts

  • Ensure timely shipments and accurate order processing for customers
  • Keep department organized
  • Be trained as a back up to the Shipping Clerk position to fill in during vacation or other absence.
  • Be trained on shipping area manufacturing jobs including, but not limited to: silk screen, rim forming, palletizing, head up, loading.

Knowledge required:

* Previous shipping experience required

  • Truck Loading, i.e. Loading patterns, unitizing patterns, tie off of loads
  • ISO quality requirements for drums and shipping of drums
  • Covers and rims, different sizes and types
  • JSA safety rules for shipping department
  • SBP shipping system and email use
  • Forklift certified (must be able to qualify within 30 days of award of the position)

Authority:

Give job assignments, access to computer SBP system, coach all personnel about safe work procedures, notify Production Supervisor of any personnel issues for his/her action.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Shipping & receiving: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

  • No

Salary : $16 - $18

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