Shipping Lead

• Comprehends and ensures compliance with company SQF policies pertaining to the dock area (GMPs, Allergen Storage, etc)
• Shows and provides proper training on all equipment and functions. Assist workers in practicing clean, safe
  and sanitary procedures in the work area and with all equipment
• Trains and encourages all workers to progress to the highest level of competence and accuracy.
• Drives box truck for deliveries as needed.
• Monitors and evaluates safe work practices, including forklift safety and safe lifting techniques, of each employee daily.
• Monitors and maintains housekeeping within the dock area to ensure safety and productivity.
• Communicate any equipment malfunction/issues with the maintenance department.
• Works with the Production Manager to adjust the shipping schedules based on business needs and communicates to affected employees.
• Monitor and conduct truck inspections to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor and inspect trailers throughout the day for cleanliness and to ensure correct loading practices are in place.
• Assists with recall processes to ensure timely response.
• Ensures that 100% of trailers are loaded correctly to ensure safe transport.
• Monitor computer/internal inventory control systems to stage product according to PO’s.
• Processes all documentation on time as required
• Provide analyses, suggestions, and ideas for the improvement of operations within the dock area and facility.
• Works assigned shifts as needed, must be available to work depending upon customer pick-up and delivery schedules.
• Monitor storage practices to comply with FIFO practices.
• Responsible for leading Shipping employees and drivers, including directing and redirecting tasks, and works with the Production Manager and Human Resources on corrective actions for the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

• Perform in a friendly, courteous, tactful way and maintain composure in dealing with others.
• Visually inspect products.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Stand for long periods of time, walk, move rapidly, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• Receive training and operate electric pallet jack and forklift as required.
• Push and pull approximately 2500 lb. pallets with electric or manual pallet jack
• Perform basic math (add, subtract, divide, and multiply) and compute weights and measures.
• Proficient with MS Office and spreadsheets.
• Perform duties with mental alertness involving potential hazards with respect to baking
  procedures, equipment, and work aides.
• Follow Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Perform primary duties with efficiency and accuracy.
• Wear hats, hairnets, gloves, and other personal protective equipment as required.
• Pass certification as box truck driver and drive as needed
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Box truck
• Electric pallet jack
• Hand truck
• Leadership ability
• Decision making
• Sense of urgency
• Problem solving
• Results-oriented
• Follows through with responsibilities & commitments

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of personnel so classified vary by line/area.

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