Shipping Lead

Batavia ContainerBatavia, IllinoisOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 2 days ago

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About this role

Purpose: Responsible for preparing items for shipment as well as verifying and keeping records of incoming and outgoing shipments

Conditions:

- Work in a production floor setting.

- Long periods of standing and/or sitting required.

- Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Plan and load shipments.

- Run BOLs and any other necessary shipping documents.

- Contact customer before shipment, as needed.

- Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness and proper identification of all finished goods inventory.

- Unload all incoming jobbing shipments and returns.

- Assist with incoming jobbing inspection.

- Examine contents and compare with records, such as invoices, orders and verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.

- Confirm the number of pallets received, based on the trailer length and stacking configuration, matches the bill of lading.

- Develop shipping plan and communicate issues.

- Provide direction to Fork-Lift Operators and truck drivers.

- Ensure that material or finished product is delivered to the required destination, within the required time frame without damage to material or product.

- Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to: food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated.

- Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Basic mechanical skills.

- Basic proof-reading and math skills.

- Customer service driven and focused.

- Participate in any requested or required training.

- Follow precise instructions.

- Develop corrugated industry knowledge.

- Flexible hours to accomplish required objectives.

- Communicate effectively with vendors and truck drivers.

- Excellent data entry skills.

- High school education or equivalent, previous corrugated experience preferred.

Batavia Container offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

- Medical

- Dental

- Vison

- Life Insurance

- 401(k) company match

- Paid Time Off (PTO)