Responsibilities:

• Supervision of primary shipper.
• Assist with shipping when there is an increase in volume to be shipped.
• Coordinates schedules to maintain daily shipping deadlines.
• Coordinates movement of material between departments.
• Maintains a schedule of back up shippers to assist and/of fill in as necessary.
• Directs the workflow of the primary shipper and back up shippers. 
• Supplies input in the annual review of the primary shipper.
• Functions as an intermediary between shipper and shipping department manager. Reports issues to the supervisor.
• Coordinates large shipments with department supervisors.
• Collaborates/directs the shipper and backup shippers to meet daily shipping deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines.  Ensures efficient and accurate packaging operations while meeting daily shipping deadlines.
• Support company continual improvement initiatives.
• Primary oversight of changes in process improvements in the shipping department.
• Inventory management.
• Minimizes shipping errors and expenses.
• Establishes procedures to verify accuracy in fulfillment of purchase orders.  Coordinates consolidated shipments amongst departments.
• Receives, sorts, distributes, and/or stores incoming shipments. Reviews and inspects incoming orders for damages.  Compares packing slips with purchase orders to determine complete shipments. Handles necessary paperwork for incoming shipments.
• Maintains necessary warehouse inventory (shipping materials, packaging supplies, etc.).  Organizes and maintains adequate inventory of warehouse stock.
• Designs streamlining processes to ensure the most efficient operation of the warehouse operation and shipping station.
• Accurately fulfills orders and prepares orders for shipment.
• Safely operates equipment including but not limited to forklifts, hand trucks, etc.
• Maintains a safe, clean, organized shipping station and warehouse facilities.
• Coordinates freight deliveries and pickups.  Oversees internal deadlines for freight shipments.  Assist with manual loading/unloading trucks and shipping containers
• Prepares shipments (packing, labeling, and documentation).
• Implements up to date international shipping procedures.
• Additional tasks as assigned by manager.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse/shipping.
• Previous experience as a lead worker is preferred.
• Previous first line supervisor experience and /or limited management experience is preferred.
• Basic inventory management skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management, shipping methods, and software.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated.
• Ability to accommodate production schedules in the shipping department.
• Regular attendance and the ability to get along in a team environment.
• Commitment to producing high quality, high volume of work.
• Basic data entry and inventory management skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret various order forms, spreadsheets and keywords.
• Must be able to lift/move packages weighing 40 pounds.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Competent in math.
• Works well with others.
• Adaptive to different work environments.
• Ability to communicate with others.

Education:

High school diploma or GED is typically required.

References:

References (one personal and two professional) are required.