Shipping Lead

Position Title:

Shipping Lead

$26.25 per hour

Hourly Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM. Primary schedule will be 1 st shift, but must be flexible/able to work overtime & weekends, if needed.

International Paper – Buffalo Sheet Plant

100 Bud Mil Dr.

Buffalo, NY 14206

• At shift start, check area for safety, cleanliness, and mechanical problems
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift (must be qualified)
• Must maintain forklift daily (complete and document forklift daily inspection to ensure that it’s in good working order prior to use) and report repairs needed to supervisor
• Operate forklift on a daily basis along with other equipment such as pallet jacks, shrink wrap machine, and bander
• Plan daily runs for local outbound customer orders (works with shipping supervisor)
• Call carriers (LTL or TL) for pickup & PRO freight as needed
• Prepare computer generated or manual bills of lading
• Prepare documentation for export orders
• Check products to be shipped against customer orders to ensure quantities, destination and routing are correct and accurate
• Make sure products are loaded onto trailer in a safe and timely manner
• Ensure quality product is being shipped out, banding is good, load tags are placed properly and pallets are in good condition
• Clean out trailers when necessary
• Receive and unload incoming materials. Compare information on packing slip with PO. Inspect shipment for damages, records, and notify shipping supervisor.
• Account for all bills of lading, run daily report, and file documents
• Conduct physical inventory counts at plant and warehouse as needed
• Help as a backup to warehouse duties which include shipping, receiving, and maintains rotation on items
• Enter work orders/notifications into system
• Receive into HRMS and SAP and ensure that the information is accurate
• Lead, guide, and train employees performing related work
• End of shift cleanup
• Maintain clean and safe work environment throughout shift
• Enter maintenance work orders in SAP
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
• Perform other duties as required and assigned by immediate supervisor

• High school diploma or state registered GED preferred
• Must be forklift operation certified and have at least 2 years of forklift experience
• Stable work history
• Must have basic computer skills, along with knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to direct and train employees
• At least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (preferred)
• Experience with loading/unloading, and warehouse duties (preferred)
• Ability to communicate and work well with others
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Ability to maintain quality and safety
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to work overtime and some Saturdays when scheduled
• Ability to work effectively in the following work environment:
• Standing and walking are required for most of the shift
• Noise level in the work environment is loud
• Temperature in plant can fluctuate due to outside temperatures
• Physical activity requires handling an average weight of 10-15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds
• While performing duties of this job, employees are around moving mechanical parts

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including…