Shipping Lead

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com).

We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

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Job Description Title – Shipping Lead

Department: Warehouse

Employment Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Summary: Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Shipping Lead oversees the shipping department and coordinates the daily work assignments. They coach team members on performance and contribute to the daily processing of both domestic and international deliveries. The Shipping Lead is responsible for driving performance to exceed safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack products from inventory.
• Process international and domestic shipments, to include documentation and applicable labels.
• Review customer specific packaging and shipping instructions and prepare orders for shipment.
• Communicate with freight forwarders and customers as required to coordinate freight.
• Work with other departments throughout the organization to ensure the activities of the shipping department support related goals.
• Submit maintenance requests.
• Provide receiving support as needed in their absence.
• Maintain appropriate 5S conditions, keeping warehouse aisle and locations clean and organized.
• Own the department MDI process.
• Inventory and order supplies for the department.
• Train team members on standard work and coordinate cross-training within the team.
• Ensure team members are operating and using material handling equipment safely.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

Requirements And Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions in English and perform basic math.
• High attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with team members, other departments, and management with a positive attitude.
• Self-starter, motivated, and engaged.
• Possess good communication skills, work ethic, and attendance.
• Familiarity with SAP, MS Suite, Outlook, and Workday preferred.
• Able to work independently without close supervision and provide direction to others.
• Prior warehousing experience and powered industrial lift truck certification.
  
  

Equipment And Tools Operated Or Worked From

Powered industrial equipment, pallet wrapper, electric bander, etc.

Physical Environment

May sit/stand for extended periods. May require lifting up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tax-saving spending accounts
• 401 (k) plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid company holidays
• Paid personal time off
• Health and Welfare benefit package for employees working at least 30 hours per week.
  
  

Disclaimer

This position description, its contents, and related documents are representative and not exhaustive of what may be required of an employee in this position. Topcon reserves the right to revise and/or eliminate any position as well as the information contained herein and or other related documents.