Books-A-Million, Inc. Florence , AL 35634
Posted 7 days ago
Job Description:
Reporting directly to the Shipping Manager, the Shipping Lead provides leadership and direction to Shipping associates, including pre-shift work planning and delegation/assignment of work each shift Additionally, the Shipping Lead is responsible for completing the work of a Shipping Warehouse Associate. Working collaboratively with the Shipping Manager, the Shipping Lead assists in ensuring that operations align with company-wide strategies and initiatives.
Responsibilities
Provide direction and daily work delegation to Shipping Warehouse Associates
Ensure that operations are aligned and performed to achieve Shipping key performance indicators including productivity, quality, and safety
Monitor work processes to determine how current processes could be improved from a productivity, quality, or safety perspective
Monitor work of the team to ensure business goals are met
Perform end of shift wrap up - ensure all trailers are accurately loaded; ensure working/charged jacks or yellow seals are placed on each trailer
Perform daily audit of pallet jacks and trailers
Generate and send daily reports
Serve as back up to Shipping Manager, as needed
Perform all shipping functions including but not limited to sorting, stacking, carrying, and moving product, scanning product, and loading product onto trailers for accurate, on time delivery to customers.
Operate shrink wrap machine according to standards
Move product using a forklift or other PIT
Verify shipments against manifest before they are loaded on the trucks
Responsible for following and promoting all safety rules, regulations and guidelines
Demonstrate and promote behavior that supports AWBC's core values
· Perform other duties as assigned, including work in variable locations
Requirements
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
1 year of related warehouse operations experience
Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
Skills
Proven ability to lead work teams successfully, while displaying core leadership skills
Prior experience using radio-frequency scanner preferred
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Forklift certified or become forklift certified and be able to retain certification
Good problem-solving skills
Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office and Outlook)
Excellent time management skills
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with management, senior management, and corporate office personnel
Ability to make on the spot decisions based on training and experience
Physical and Environmental Requirements
Willing and able to work variable hours, in excess of 40 in a week,; including Saturdays, as needed
Stand for long period of time, up to 4 continuous hours, 8 - 12 hours during a shift
Walking short distances through the department/building
Use hands/arms to operate required equipment and repetitive motion activities
Lift objects up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
Communicate with or without an assistive device
Hear with or without an assistive device
Bend, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job
Effective, clear and proficient verbal and written communication skills, including reading and writing
Pass a written test and perform the skills for evaluation demonstrating PIT proficiency
Books-A-Million, Inc.