Shipping Supervisor

Position Summary

An experienced shipping/receiving professional and working supervisor who directs all functions and tasks throughout the department. This includes processing and preparing small package/parcel shipments and LTL shipments both nationally and internationally, inventory management and providing production areas with materials and components for manufacturing.

Hours: Monday thru Friday; 1st shift (45-50 hours per week)

Compensation: $32-35.00 per hour (overtime pay after 40 hours)

Qualifications (Expertise in Discipline)

· High school diploma or equivalent; additional education preferable

· 5+ years of experience shipping/receiving with lead responsibilities

· Strong computer skills in MS Office; shipping software experience a plus

· Knowledge of international shipping is very helpful

· Certified forklift driver

Essential Job Functions (Job-Specific Knowledge/Skills)

· Train and assist employees on the basis of job-knowledge and productivity.

· Responsible for the preparation of domestic and foreign shipments in accordance with shipping requirements and specifications.

· Check shipments for correct materials, packing and crating, tagging and handling instructions, loading and/or bracing.

· Prepare bills of lading and other required forms.

· Route local shipments and communicate with carriers.

· Prepare small orders for freight, express or parcel shipments in accordance with shipping practices and requirements.

· Receive all incoming materials, supplies, equipment and returned goods, check received goods against purchase orders or receiving papers.

· Check quantity and part numbers against PO to properly identify materials.

· Operate forklift and assist with loading and unloading trucks