Shipping Supervisor

JOB DUTIES:

• Supervises activities of employees engaged in shipping, loading, and unloading of trucks
• Supervises at multiple plant locations depending on daily workload
• Oversees packing and distribution of finished goods
• Maintains storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements
• Keeps equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
• Meets warehouse operational standards
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS and education requirements:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience required; Shipping experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of warehouse software packages (MS NAV preferred) and scanning equipment
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done in a safe manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
• Strong organizational and time management skills

PHYSICAL Environment & Requirements:

• Plant/Production facility, occasionally outside, or in-store; Possible extreme heat/cold dependent on season
• Continuously requires ability to follow verbal and/or written direction
• Frequently requires walking, lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling (up to 200lbs), bending, and crouching
• Occasionally requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, climbing and handling
• May require ability to operate machinery, drive vehicles (truck, car, van, tug, forklift) or use equipment such as hand tools, computers, or general business equipment
• CDL license or tug/forklift certification may be required