Shipping Lead

Description

The Shipping/Receiving Team Lead is a critical member of the shipping team. The role involves supporting the shipping receiving supervisor with the daily shipping and receiving operations. Will partner with Sales, Logistics, and Production to ensure complete orders are shipped and delivered on time, as well as processing and recording all inbound shipments. Work with the data system for storage and tracking of goods and shipments. A successful shipping/receiving team leader is well-organized and excels in communication. The goal is to oversee their respective shift to ensure that the shipping and receiving processes are running smoothly, effectively, and accurately. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Utilize RF Scanner for all shipping and receiving transactions 
• Preparing items for shipments and make arrangements inclusive of preparing pack list, bill of lading, sealing trailers etc. 
• Move team members as necessary to process daily shipping/receiving volume 
• Help receiving team with inbound goods for accuracy and place in proper storage locations 
• Verify packing list against POs to ensure receipt       
• Complete required powered industrial truck inspection at the start of each shift or as needed for equipment changes during the shift
• Prepare, pack, label, and shrink wrap product for shipments 
• Direct the replenishment of production pack houses with necessary dry goods as needed 
• Organize shipments of goods between sites, from suppliers to LLF facilities
• Maintain the warehouse receiving\shipping areas in a neat and orderly fashion
• Establish relationships with key business partners and cross functional team members 
• Schedule and participate in inventory and cycle count activities including reconciliation
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety 
• • Responsible for performing the daily light check in the Green Houses as appropriate to the production line in charge for each day.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating with the supervisor and team members 
• Performs additional duties as assigned 

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS: 

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• 3+ years of warehouse experience or manufacturing experience
• 2+ years as a lead or supervisor in a Warehouse
• 3+ years of standup forklift experience 
• Ability to work weekends and Holidays as scheduled as needed
• Fully Bilingual: English/Spanish
• At least 1 year of RF scanner experience
• Inventory experience (cycle counting, inventory accuracy); attention to detail
• Good communication, organization, time management, and mathematical skills
• Basic Microsoft: Excel, Word, MS Teams, ERP, WMS, YMS
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, and weight measures
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds  
• Effective communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time