Shipping Lead

Including but not limited to:
Responsible for real time analysis, assisting the coordination and balance of DC Shipping operations. Assists in the balancing of man power for all areas. Assigns picking/loading tasks for all production employees. Supports the Shipping Supervisor to ensure all tasks flow smoothly for the production crew. Accurately records/reports the truck/trailer numbers for outgoing deliveries. Supports Shipping Supervisor to ensure all End of day (EOD) tasks are completed.

• Responsible for real time analysis, coordination and balance of Shipping Operations (allocation of pick tasks).
• Assigning of picking/loading tasks.
• Recording and reporting of outbound deliveries.
• Provides support in reporting, researching and resolving issues that occur in the interface between host system and WMS in a timely manner.
• Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Provides administrative support for the Shipping Supervisor.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge and understanding of all needed systems.
• Performs additional duties as requested.
• Support Picking and Loading operation as needed.

• Under direct supervision of the DC Shipping Supervisor. Work is performed within standard policies and procedures with opportunity for unreviewed decision-making.

• This position does not have any direct financial responsibilities.

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. Provides information and support to production staff.

• High School or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of warehouse management experience.
• Strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills
• Skilled at multi-tasking and managing competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, SAP and Red Prairie.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly recognize and diagnose trend and patterns in productivity data.
• Must be able to work flexible hours determined by the needs of the department including weekends and evenings.

• Reports to:
  
  Shipping Supervisor

• Stand 30
• Walk 40
• Sit 10%
• Climb 10%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 10%
• Lift and/or Move (Indicate in pounds) 250 lbs push/pull, 120 lbs lifting

Starting at $24 an hour, based on experience!

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Bob's Discount Furniture is an everyday value-priced furniture and bedding retailer expanding rapidly across the nation in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and West Coast regions. No matter what you spend – whether $20 or $20,000, one standard applies to everyone. The company was founded in 1991 on the principle of providing unsurpassed values in the middle price range. Honesty and integrity are the hallmarks of the "Bob's Way" of doing business - a philosophy that applies to customer, co-worker, vendor and community relations.

Bob’s truly values the contributions of every associate; therefore, along with opportunities for career growth we offer training, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and a professional, fun, fast paced work environment. Our continued success has created exciting opportunities for our associates to enjoy truly rewarding careers. Our mission is to make quality and appealing furniture attainable for everyone and to bring integrity, transparency, and a little FUN to the furniture business.

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth!