Shipping Manager - 2nd​/3rd shift

• Lead and oversee general shipping activities and manage the shipping staff
• Ensure the smooth operation of the shipping department
• Make sure all processes and procedures are being followed, issuing corrective action when needed
• Manage the loading and unloading of trucks, including physically moving bread/bun stacks to the shipping dock
• Inspect incoming shipments and manage discrepancies
• Generate BOL’s and ensure seals are applied and tracked to trailers carrying ingredients
• Collaborate effectively with the dispatch department
• Communicate and attempt to resolve shortages
• Monitor accuracy and productivity of shipping staff
• Oversee the scheduling and timecard approval of shipping staff

Qualifications:

• Detail oriented with strong multitasking skills
• Thrives in fast paced environment with a proven ability to solve problems
• Excellent communication and follow up skills
• Proficient in managing day-to-day operations and using computer systems

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing and walking on concrete floors and trailer beds
• Occasional pushing/pulling of transport racks and bread trays
• Regular bending, stopping, twisting, reaching, lifting, and carrying
• Handling and grasping bakery product trays, transport racks, and boxes
• Frequently lifting and/or moving items up to 50lbs.

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable transportation
• Adherence to attendance standards
• Ability to follow and enforce company safety policies

About us :

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, Mary Ann, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking food service brand.

Our broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.

EEO statement :

We are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha Baking Company, Inc. is an Affir…

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