Shipping Lead

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking a Shipping Lead at our Genesis Seating location in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager

7am-3:30pm

SUMMARY:

Shipping Lead must react, investigate, report or take other indicated actions based on requirements to support customer demand. Requires meeting deadlines and prioritizing individual workload. Responsibilities also include ensuring all product shipped is on-time and meets customer packaging, label, and invoicing specifications.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitoring the Delivery Forecast Report to insure customer orders are processed and delivered on-time.

• Work with Production and Warehouse Manager to meet customer demand in a timely and efficient manner.

• Communicates and works with Warehouse Manager and Production Inventory Control Manager/MSP to expedite product through receiving and production that is required for shipment.

• Communicates and work with Customer Services regularly

• Communicate with trucking carriers

• Process export shipments through UPS and Fed-Ex computer systems.

• Perform all computer transactions to support shipping activity.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Process Shipping Request forms, Outside Process work orders, and Purchase Orders.

• Understand small and large package dimension limitations.

• Work with Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes for exports.

• Combine sales orders for shipment consolidation.

• Package and load product in accordance with procedures for product.

• Label shipping containers, create and enclose bill of lading.

• Weigh packaged product and record shipping weights prior to loading on carriers.

• Load products onto selected carrier using forklift. Time, if applicable

• Communicates and works with Inbound Team Lead to expedite product through receiving

• Assumes team member responsibilities to cover absences. Responsible for developing necessary skills to maintain continuity of effort and shipping requirements during these periods.

• Shipping Lead is directly responsible for the shipping of the following customer orders, which are subject to change based on business needs:

• Additional duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Things we consider a plus:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

• Capable of problem solving to reduce errors, improve quality and delivery.

• Demonstrated basic math skills and the ability to read and write legibly.

• Willing to work frequent and short-notice overtime, including Saturdays, and be willing to work any shift as needed for training and problem solving.

• Excellent attendance, above average computer skills, and be capable of instructing operators.

• Self-starter and work efficiently under minimal supervision.

• Previous experience in warehousing and or shipping is preferred, with experience with ERP systems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, which may changed based on the weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasons You’ll Love It Here

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community. One convenient fact about our medical plan, is that we offer tele-visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather! We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development. Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome and encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other historically marginalized groups.

Research shows that women and people of color tend not to apply to jobs unless they believe they are 100% qualified and apply to fewer senior-level positions. With that in mind, we encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications but perhaps not all of the preferred qualifications. We'd love to have the opportunity to consider you! In keeping with our commitment, Leggett & Platt Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Required)
• Warehouse Lead: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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