Shipping Lead

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 BOL’s 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)