Shipping Lead Person at Pratt Industries

Statesville, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Shipping, Forklift Operation, Customer Service, Training, Scheduling, Inventory Management, Team Coordination, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Safety Compliance, Leadership, Time Management, Record Keeping, Maintenance, Logistics

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

POSITION TITLE: Shipping Lead Person REPORTS TO: SHIPPING MANAGER SUMMARY Oversee Shipping Department activities using the most cost effective methods possible while meeting customer delivery expectations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Implement, maintain and support all company policies and procedures. Provide training as necessary. Conduct shift overlap meeting with oncoming shift Supervisor to minimize errors. Coordinate forklift operators in daily routine of loading trailers according to customer specifications. Schedule deliveries using the most cost efficient, and time saving manner possible while still meeting customer expectations. Coordinate and communicate with Customer Service concerning delivery of product to customers. Accurately prepare bills of lading. Review forklift inspection sheets daily and prepare maintenance work orders for needed repairs. Insure accurate stock locations in shipping warehouse. Additional duties as assigned by management. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School diploma or GED Able to speak, read, comprehend and write legible in English Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy Qualified Shipping Forklift Operator Candidates are Preferred who offer the following: Prior experience in the corrugated industry One year experience as a Forklift Operator Supervisory experience as a proven manager/leader PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Qualifications Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest. Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave. Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Responsibilities

Oversee Shipping Department activities to ensure cost-effective methods while meeting customer delivery expectations. Coordinate daily operations, including scheduling deliveries and managing forklift operators.