Shipping Lead

$300 Sign-on Bonus After Completion of the 90-day Probationary Period

The Shipping Lead assists the Shipping Supervisor in handling the daily operations of the shipping department. This individual will support the Shipping Supervisor to ensure all outbound shipping meets standards and timelines requirements. He or she will maintain high levels of accuracy in day-to-day operations, lead shipping associates, and coordinators. 

 Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists the Shipping Supervisor in providing guidance and on-going training to all shipping associates and coordinators; identifies and discusses mistakes with associates to provide the opportunity for associates’ continuous improvement.
• Maintain ongoing training of all associates.
• Leads all Shipping associates and coordinators and closely monitors their work to ensure orders are fulfilled correctly in a timely manner; directs and constantly monitors the flow/progress of packages from preparation to shipment; 
• Upon receipt of order/picklist from the supervisor, prioritizes and distributes orders/picklist to shipping associates to ensure timely fulfillment of customers’ orders.
• Regularly observes shipping associates and coordinators ensure they consistently follow all established department and company’s policies and procedures.
• Assists the Supervisor in ensuring productivity targets are achieved and that all processes and activities are running smoothly and promptly.
• Motivates shipping associates/coordinators and encourages teamwork, pride, and accountability to ensure productivity targets are met with a high level of accuracy.
• Assists Shipping supervisor in resolving any shipping fulfillment issues or customer complaints. Holds daily meetings with associates prior to shift start.
• Verifies, orders, and maintains appropriate supplies for the Shipping department.
• Generates and disseminates hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly production reports.
• Collaborates with internal and external departments on any shipping-related issues, paperwork; handles any necessary administrative tasks per supervisor’s direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Track and Ship
• Report Discrepancies to Supervisor/Manager and assist in rectification.

Competencies:

• Multi-tasking skills and results-driven.
• Leadership skills; critical analysis and good judgment skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Must have a great sense of urgency

Work Environment 

This job operates in a warehouse environment where the noise level can be loud. The employee is frequently exposed to fast-moving carts and bins throughout the warehouse. Frequent use of ladders, pallets, and forklifts is also expected.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This job will lead a group of twenty to thirty-five shipping associates/coordinators.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a warehouse environment where the noise level can be loud. The employee is frequently exposed to fast-moving carts and bins throughout the warehouse. Frequent use of ladders, pallets, and forklifts is also expected.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing ladders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Required Education and Experience:

A minimum of HS Diploma or GED and one year of warehouse-related experience in shipping. Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math. Intermediate computer skills and Microsoft Office experience including knowledge of Excel, Pivot Table, and VLOOKUP.

Work Authorization

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States. 

What We Offer

• Annual Performance Review-Up to 3% at 90 day Review. Up to 8% at yearly review
• Annual Perfect Attendance gift card Ceremony
• Casual Work Environment 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Birthday Celebration with Gift Card Distribution 
• Employee of the Month Celebration 
• Generous Paid Time off Program 
• Insurance Coverage which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Monthly Company Activities and Celebrations
• Monthly Manager Lunches 
• Paid Holidays 
• Potential for Advancement
• Spotlight Employee Recognition 
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Midwest Goods Inc. was founded in 2014 and is a wholesale distributor of vape and electronic cigarette products. We rely on meeting our ethical principles and maintaining our business integrity, as well as our approach to our business which we call Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress. In the spirit of service, we expect all of our employees to demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and a welcoming attitude to our customers, vendors, and each other. Every day our employees combine their individual skills and contributions to achieve collective success.  

Our team spirit is based on a sense of shared purpose, communication, and mutual respect. Our business is to serve others and to continuously improve the services and products we provide. In the spirit of progress, we support and encourage all of our employees to shape their own future and to grow with the Company. We also encourage each employee to take the initiative and look for new, different, and innovative ways to better serve our customers and vendors.  

Midwest Distribution is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under Federal, State, or local law.  

Midwest Distribution is committed to creating a workplace that inspires and enables our employees to be the best they can be so that we can grow as a company, team, and family. We believe diversity, equality, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation, and achieving long-term success.  

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