Group Leader – Warehouse

Jobtailor; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pittston, PA is seeking a Shipping Department Supervisor to ensure smooth operation of the shipping area, effective scheduling, and adherence to quality and safety standards. The role supervises associates, coordinates with the Shipping Manager, and oversees packaging, loading, and storage processes.

The ideal candidate has forklift certification, prior shipping/warehouse experience, strong attendance, and the ability to plan and direct workforce for efficient operation within a

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping/warehouse operations
• Forklift operator certification
• Excellent attendance
• Ability to schedule department associates for efficient operation (preferred)
• Knowledge of proper packaging and placement in warehouse (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintain shipping department and ensure product processing per customer specifications
• Ensure shipping associates keep a clean, neat, orderly warehouse
• Maintain forklifts and related equipment
• Coordinate with shipping manager on scheduling
• Oversee packaging and storage processes
• Assist with loading procedures as needed
• Communicate with shipping manager and production supervisors
• Directly supervise shipping department associates
• Enforce safety and quality standards across the department
• Plan, assign and direct the work force
• Ensure orders are billed and shipped correctly
• Notify Shipping Manager of personnel issues
• Provide feedback on safety and quality responsibilities

Skills

Shipping Procedures

Warehouse Management

Forklift Operation

Loading Procedures

Leadership

Scheduling

Forklift Certification

Tools

Forklift Operator Certification

Job description

• Responsible for ensuring that the shipping department is being maintained and product is being processed according to customer specifications
• Ensure that shipping associates maintain a clean, neat and orderly warehouse
• Ensure all forklifts are being properly maintained
• Work with the shipping manager on scheduling of shipping associates
• Oversee the proper processing of product packaging and storage
• Knowledge of proper loading procedures and ability to assist when needed
• Maintain communication with shipping manager and production supervisors
• Directly supervises associates in the shipping department
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Plan, assign and direct the work force
• Ensure all orders are billed and shipped correctly
• Notify Shipping Manager of any personnel problems
• Give feedback to department associates concerning their responsibilities to safety and quality

Requirements

• Previous experience in the shipping/warehouse department
• Trained and certified fork lift operator
• Excellent attendance
• Ability to schedule department associates for efficient operation (preferred)
• Knowledge of proper packaging and placement in warehouse (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in shipping operations, including supervision of associates, scheduling, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Proficient in forklift operation and knowledgeable in proper packaging and warehouse placement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Shipping Operations Management
• Forklift Operation Certification
• Warehouse Supervision
• Scheduling and Workforce Planning
• Quality and Safety Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Shipping Procedures
• Warehouse Management
• Product Packaging
• Loading Procedures
• Forklift Operation

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Forklift Operator Certification

Industry Keywords

• Shipping Department
• Warehouse Operations
• Order Processing
• Personnel Management
• Safety Standards