Shipping Lead 1st Shift - Full-time

Position: Shipping Lead

Shift: 1st

Location: Nashville, TN

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Reports To: Shipping Manager

 

Perks of Pratt:

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

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Job Description

Overview:

• Oversee Shipping Department activities using the most cost effective methods possible while meeting customer delivery expectations.  

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement, maintain and support all company policies and procedures.
• Provide training as necessary.
• Conduct shift overlap meetings with oncoming shift Supervisor to minimize errors.
• Coordinate forklift operators in the daily routine of loading trailers according to customer specifications.
• Schedule deliveries using the most cost efficient, and time saving manner possible while still meeting customer expectations.               
• Coordinate and communicate with Customer Service concerning delivery of product to customers.
• Accurately prepare bills of lading.
• Review forklift inspection sheets daily and prepare maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
• Ensure accurate stock locations in the shipping warehouse.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

 

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Able to speak, read, comprehend and write legibly in English
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Qualified Shipping Forklift Operator.
• One year experience as a Forklift Operator preferred.
• Supervisory experience as a proven manager/leader preferred.

 

Physical Demands:

• The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit. 
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment:

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.