We are located at 4350 Bryson Blvd, Florence AL35630

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Shipping Manager, the Shipping Lead provides leadership and direction to Shipping associates, including pre-shift work planning and delegation/assignment of work each shift Additionally, the Shipping Lead is responsible for completing the work of a Shipping Warehouse Associate. Working collaboratively with the Shipping Manager, the Shipping Lead assists in ensuring that operations align with company-wide strategies and initiatives.

Responsibilities

· Provide direction and daily work delegation to Shipping Warehouse Associates

· Ensure that operations are aligned and performed to achieve Shipping key performance indicators including productivity, quality, and safety

· Monitor work processes to determine how current processes could be improved from a productivity, quality, or safety perspective

· Monitor work of the team to ensure business goals are met

· Perform end of shift wrap up – ensure all trailers are accurately loaded; ensure working/charged jacks or yellow seals are placed on each trailer

· Perform daily audit of pallet jacks and trailers

· Generate and send daily reports

· Serve as back up to Shipping Manager, as needed

· Perform all shipping functions including but not limited to sorting, stacking, carrying, and moving product, scanning product, and loading product onto trailers for accurate, on time delivery to customers.

· Operate shrink wrap machine according to standards

· Move product using a forklift or other PIT

· Verify shipments against manifest before they are loaded on the trucks

· Responsible for following and promoting all safety rules, regulations and guidelines

· Demonstrate and promote behavior that supports AWBC’s core values

· Perform other duties as assigned, including work in variable locations

Requirements

Education and Experience

· High school diploma or equivalent

· 1 year of related warehouse operations experience

· Prior leadership experience strongly preferred

Skills

· Proven ability to lead work teams successfully, while displaying core leadership skills

• Prior experience using radio-frequency scanner preferred.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Forklift certified or become forklift certified and be able to retain certification.
• Good problem-solving skills

· Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office and Outlook)

· Excellent time management skills

· Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with management, senior management, and corporate office personnel

· Ability to make on the spot decisions based on training and experience

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Willing and able to work variable hours, in excess, of 40 in a week, including Saturdays, as needed
• Stand for long period of time, up to 4 continuous hours, 8 – 12 hours during a shift
• Walking short distances through the department/building
• Use hands/arms to operate required equipment and repetitive motion activities
• Lift objects up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
• Communicate with or without an assistive device
• Hear with or without an assistive device
• Bend, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job
• Effective, clear and proficient verbal and written communication skills, including reading and writing
• Pass a written test and perform the skills for evaluation demonstrating PIT proficiency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Work Location: In person