JOB TITLE : Shipping / Receiving Supervisor

REPORTS TO : Director of Manufacturing

FLSA STATUS : Salary Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY : Supervise and coordinate domestic and export shipments including

documentation. Coordinate the activities of receiving, storing, and shipping materials and

products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Determine and coordinate work assignments for department.
• Be familiar with and able to perform all duties and responsibilities of the

shipping and receiving departments.

• Issue written and oral instructions.
• Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to

policies and procedures.

Requires organization and interpersonal skills to coordinate with other

departments and outside vendors.

• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of department
• Confer with other departments to ensure coordination of other functions such as

production, inventory management and quality assurance.

• Uses Process Shipper software for processing shipments.
• Assists in the creation of Bill of Lading.
• Documentation verification for SQF standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule to accommodate shipping needs.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• General education with good basic math skills required. Technical degree or

apprenticeship and supervisory experience a plus.

• Must be able to become a certified fork lift trainer.
• Must have previous experience in shipping and receiving department duties.
• Must be able to operate a computer and be familiar with Microsoft Office

products.

Must be in good physical condition, capable of heavy lifting (approximately 45

lbs.) on a repetitive basis.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Must be able to lift / carry 45 lbs without assistance.
• Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, climb and walk.

Last updated : 2024-05-17