Shipping Lead

Company: AJ Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job Description:

Description:The Shipping/Receiving Lead will coordinate shipping and receiving for multiple building locations.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesOversees the daily workflow of the distribution team including receiving, storing, and shipping staff.Duties/ResponsibilitiesReceives goods and verifies the quality and count of all items unloaded; checks against suppliers' count and immediately reports discrepancies to carriers, supervisor, and purchasing officer per company policy.Verifies and records all items loaded for shipments.Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records for requested categories including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets.Maintains database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required.Notifies management of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.Prepares bills of lading and dray tickets for shipments.Transports materials on shipping dock with a hand truck or other vehicle as needed.Loads trucks using a forklift.Performs other clerical duties.Requirements:Required Skills/AbilitiesBasic understanding of dock and warehouse procedures.Good organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage and coordinate a variety of shipping methods.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong supervisory and leadership skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.State motor vehicle operator's permit for operation of forklift highly preferred.Physical RequirementsMust be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.Compensation details: 17-20 Hourly WagePIeb0b0a894282-25660-34262023

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