Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

RESPONSIBILITIES

· The shipping lead will split time in an office setting and in the production setting (palletizing, loading trucks, labeling, wrapping, etc.)

· Oversee daily shipping operations to ensure orders are shipped and delivered as scheduled

· Provide estimated shipping costs and transit times

· Coordinate customer pickups

· Negotiate rates with freight carriers

· Inspect shipping labels, barcodes and packing slips for accurate information

· Resolve issues regarding in-transit and/or scheduled shipments

· Collaborate and provide support to other depts; production, customer service, etc.

· Maintain job-related confidentiality.

· Process return shipments

· Assist final assembly dept with bagging and boxing chairs for shipment as needed

· Assist with palletizing freight, boxing samples, stretch wrapping pallets and obtaining weights and dims for outbound shipments

· Keep track of trailers and which order they are for that are staged at dock doors

REQUIREMENTS

· 1+ years shipping lead experience preferred

· Solid knowledge of logistics procedures

· Analytical, well-organized and detail oriented

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to take initiative and make decisions with minimal supervision

· Proven motivated and dedicated work ethic.

· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with carriers

· MS Excel & Outlook experience required

· FedEx Ship Manager and Epicor experience preferred.

· International shipping experience a plus

Other Functions:

· Ability to lift up to 70 lbs

· Forklift operation a plus