Crew Leader - Shipping

W. W. Grainger; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No overnights

Weekday schedule

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K vesting

Job summary

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is seeking a Crew Leader – Shipping at our Janesville, Wisconsin Distribution Center to lead safe and accurate shipping activities. You will manage workload, train staff, and coordinate with carriers to meet daily objectives and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety, and continuous improvement. It offers a weekday schedule, PTO, holidays, and 401K vesting as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two years of general warehouse/distribution knowledge required.
• Average math skills and effective reading & writing abilities.
• Problem solving ability and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to stand and walk in a warehouse environment for long periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule workload assignments and control workflow within checking, shipment packing, restock, and product transfers.
• Train department personnel and provide timely communication regarding safety, teamwork and quality.
• Interface with carrier personnel and serve as subject matter expert on Bill of Lading and manifests.
• Maintain records of labor, inventory transactions and personnel time; ensure asset control.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies and ensure packing and checking accuracy before shipment.
• Assist in development and direction of Continuous Improvement projects.
• Observe safety regulations and maintain good housekeeping; open/close facility as directed.

Skills

Warehouse knowledge

Math skills

Reading & writing

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

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Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.

It is Time to Join Our Team!!

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.

Now Hiring Crew Leader – Shipping, at our Janesville, Wisconsin Distribution Center

• No overnights or weekends!
• Monday - Friday (10:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• 18 days paid time off plus
• 7 paid holidays
• 6% company contribution to 401K with immediate vesting

In this full time Crew Leader - Shipping role, you are responsible for safe and accurate shipping activities within the Regional Distribution Center.

• Schedule workload assignments and control workflow within checking, shipment packing, restock, and product transfers to the other Regional Distribution Centers. Redirect personnel to most efficiently accomplish the daily service objectives and reassign workforce accordingly.
• Train department personnel. Provide assertive, timely communication to team members and leadership regarding safety, teamwork and quality. Coach, mentor, and develop team members to meet personal and company objectives.
• Interface with carrier personnel. Serve as subject matter expert in carrier Bill of Lading and manifest requirements, carrier routing requirements, parcel manifesting system, and specific customer requested packaging requirements.
• Maintain records including labor records, inventory transactions, and personnel time records as required by the Supervisor. Responsible for company asset control involving inventory accuracy and capital equipment.
• Communicate with Inventory Control Administrator regarding inventory discrepancies. Ensure packing and checking accuracy is maintained before products are shipped to our customers. Research shipment errors.
• Assist in development and direction of Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Observe safety regulations and promote safe work habits. Maintain good housekeeping. Open and close the facility as directed by the Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of general warehouse/distribution knowledge.
• General knowledge of distribution/ manufacturing operations.
• Average math skills and effective reading & writing skills.
• Problem solving ability and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to spend much of the time standing and walking in a warehouse environment
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.