Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
Determines space requirements and position of shipments in trucks and lays out position of shipment. Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits.
Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals of truck doors.
Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair.
Maintains vehicle maintenance report.
Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas. Compiles records of unfilled orders.
Prepares bills of lading.
Assist where needed in the department.
Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities Desired
Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
Ability to effectively work in teams - meets deadlines and responsibilities to help team meet goals, listens to others and values opinions, promotes a team atmosphere
Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
Quality of Work - is attentive to detail & accuracy, looks for improvements to work processes and takes advantage of tools & resources, finds root cause to quality problems
Integrity/Ethics - deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, and demonstrates support of company values
Dependability - meets commitments, works independently, and accepts accountability, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/ punctuality requirements
Compensation & benefits:
The starting wage for this position is $20.43 /hour