Description

Job summary

The Shipping lead is responsible for efficiently controlling productivity through direct supervision of warehouse associates. 

Shipping leads are responsible for leading, training and supervising all associates under this position. They are responsible for safe movement and loading of all customers& product into containers and trailers. They are required to check and complete all required paperwork. They are also required to maintain inventories, operate forklifts, and preform quality checks. The Shipping lead will need to communicate any issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: 

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and the organizations.
• Work safely, within the company guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

Requirements

Summary of essential job functions

This job includes the following duties and any other as assigned by current manager: 

• To ensure Total Customer Satisfaction Lead training, and oversee daily shipping functions.
• Ensure all safety rules and regulations are continually observed and followed.
• Responsible for continued safety inspections and awareness. Schedule the work while in process, taking responsibility for quality and efficiency.
• Communicate company policies, procedures, and methods to associates as required.
• Maintain A&R standards of housekeeping inside and outside of the warehouse.
• Investigate any unsafe or unsanitary conditions and initiate corrective action immediately.
• Conduct performance reviews for subordinates and conduct communication sessions for hourly associates
•  Responsible for any other duties or tasks as assigned by Management and to take direction from Supervisor at all times.

Position Responsibilities

All employees have a Responsible Care responsibility to themselves, their families, fellow workers, community, and employer. The line organization is responsible for the RC concerns of its operation. This responsibility covers employees, equipment, materials, and methods. While it is agreed that all Incidents can be prevented by employees working safely, persons in supervisory position are to ensure employees work safely. Supervisors are responsible for carrying out details of the EHS'S(or RCP) process. They are required to provide adequate safeguards against known, or potential, environmental, safety and health hazards through communication, furnishing proper equipment, materials and methods, by training employees, and by achieving employee participation in Responsible Care. It is expected that front line supervision set a good example of safe work practices. While accepting this responsibility in the performance of their duties, they shall be expected to observe EHS'S or RC rules. 

A Safe Workplace is reached only when employees remain keenly alert to their Responsible Care responsibilities. 

They shall fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Give full support to the A&R Logistics, Inc. Responsible Care Program.
• Support A&R Logistics, Inc. - Responsible Care Mission Statement.
• Ensure this statement and the philosophies contained therein are known to all employees of the team.
• Ensure employees receive required EHS'S Training and maintain documentation.
• Follow and ensure implementation of all applicable EHS regulations.
• Ensure that Responsible Care concerns are given primary consideration in all activities.
• Set an excellent example for other personnel through safe work practices.
• Ensure all employees are fully committed to, and actively participate in, the Responsible Care Program.
• Know and comply with A&R Logistics, Inc.
• Responsible Care Programs contained in the RC Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Know and understand their own Responsible Care responsibilities and the Responsible Care responsibilities of all personnel on their team.
• Ensure each employee in their department understands their RC responsibilities. 

Position Requirements:

Minimum requirements

• High School Education, but some college preferred.
• Excellent problem solving, organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication abilities with internal and external customers.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Understanding of an inventory system.
• Knowledge of safe working practices in an industrial area.
• Ability to work in a fast paced team environment.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties in an independent manner with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and follow-up skills. 
• Maintain a positive attitude.

Abilities required

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential job functions.

While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.