Shipping Foreman

Qualifications

TheShipping Leader will actively participate in the warehouse/shipping team and offer guidance, instructions, and direction to fellow team members. They will oversee the activities of associates involved in verifying and maintaining records of incoming and outgoing shipments, as well as preparing items for shipment. Additionally, they will manage warehouse tasks including verifying incoming and outgoing shipments.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with safety rules and actively support safety team
• Maintain excellent standards for housekeeping
• Initiate, submit, and track work orders for required maintenance and repairs
• Direct and assign workloads, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of labor versus productivity
• Conduct timely reviews of pick lists assuring FIFO requirements are incorporated and met
• Schedule appointments with truck load carriers
• Generate pick lists and CO's according to date, print them, and assist in the picking, scanning, and shipping processes
• Create box labels, BOL, packing slips, and stickers as required for each item
• Maintain organized order paperwork for efficient processing
• Monitor and follow up on open orders to ensure on-time shipping results
• Review orders against shipping or customer order requirements
• Check receipts against PO/RA for proper shipment, shortages, damages or defects
• Support and assist in parcel shipping/processing of all necessary paperwork
• Receive incoming materials (packaging, resins, and finished/brokered goods)
• Coordinate, initiate, participate in, and report physical inventory counts
• Review inventory reports and reconcile report to actual counts
• Perform reconciliation of conveyors
• Participate fully in meetings, training sessions, skill building and professional development classes
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Education

• High School Diploma or Associates Degree

Experience

• 3-5 years’ work experience in a shipping setting

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Data entry and keyboarding accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Planning and problem solving abilities
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to read a packing slip, pick list, and training material for certification on forklift
• Organizational skills
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel/Outlook and exposure to inventory software
• Knowledge of modes of transportation and infrastructure
• Forklift certification

Essential Functions

• Regular and Reliable Attendance

• Reading

• Writing

• Visual Acuity

• Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50 feet

• Standing for 12 hours

• Walking

• Bending

• Twisting

• Reaching

• Pushing

• Pulling

• Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)

• Concentration

  Description

  Petoskey Plastics aspires to stand out as an industry leader in sustainability, using advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials. Our commitment to eco-friendly innovation sets us apart, as we strive to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are seeking a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides robust paid training, explore the comprehensive benefits listed below to see how Petoskey Plastics can support your professional journey.We’re headquartered inPetoskey where our Lake Michigan shores are clasped by rhythmic waves of seafoam and cobalt. We’re honored to have roots in Texas, Tennessee, and Indiana as our production has expanded over the years. Our custom-engineered solutions tackle a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more.Always moving forward! > IN THE NEWSA few of our over 20 competitive benefits:Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!PTOPetoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution!Profit SharingTuition ReimbursementWellness Reimbursement (up to $400 annually)Life InsuranceShort- and Long-Term Disability