Lead Operator Shipment

Exyte; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte US, Inc. in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Lead Operator Shipment to oversee and participate in all shipping activities. You will lead a team of shipping clerks, ensure accurate packaging and documentation, and maintain high safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years related experience, basic English proficiency, and forklift experience. Strong math, leadership, and reliability are essential for timely, safe shipments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two or more years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to speak and understand Basic English with an emphasis on following directions, safety procedures, and production standards.
• Strong understanding of basic math including addition, subtraction, and measurements; accurate use of a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate with subordinates to identify and package correct parts per order.
• Lead and participate with subordinates to ensure correct quantity and accuracy of shipped products.
• Process orders using the company’s shipping and receiving software.
• Maintain proper shipping documentation.
• Prepare products for shipment and identify required packaging materials.
• Stage pallets for large shipments.
• Instruct and maintain health, safety (including OSHA) and environmental procedures and ensure cleanliness of the area.
• Continue to learn and expand capacity within the job by increasing knowledge and skill base.
• Perform other assignments per Supervisor or Manager’s direction.
• Lead a team of shipping clerks; provide training and mentorship to ensure high productivity and accuracy.
• Knowledge of shipping practices including documentation.
• Supervisory experience in manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Proven record of working safely.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.
• Forklift experience.
• Positive attitude and willingness to improve the department and/or company.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operations

Safety awareness

Basic English

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shipping software

Job description

Discover your exciting role

Lead Operator Shipment ensures all Shipping functions are carried out in an accurate, timely and safe manner. In addition,
ensures all work processes are in compliance with Work Instructions in the area.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead and participate with subordinates to identify and package correct parts per order.
• Lead and participate with subordinates to ensure correct number of parts and accuracy of products
  shipped.
• Process orders using the company’s software for shipping and receiving.
• Maintain proper shipping documentation.
• Prepare products for shipment and identify required packaging materials.
• Stage pallets for large shipments.
• Instruct and maintain health, safety (including OSHA), and environmental procedures and ensure
  cleanliness of the area.
• Continue to learn and expand one’s capacity within this job by increasing knowledge and skill
  base.
• Perform various other assignments per Supervisor or Manager’s direction.
• Lead a team of shipping clerks. Provide training and serve as a mentor/role model to ensure high
  productivity and accurate work.
• Knowledge of shipping practices to include documentation,
• Supervisory experience in manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• A proven record of working safely.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.
• Forklift experience.
• Has a positive attitude and willing to do anything to improve the department and/or company.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Show your expertise

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High school degree or equivalent and two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to speak and understand Basic English with an emphasis on following directions, fundamental shop safety procedures, and production standards.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Must display a strong understanding of basic math such as adding and subtracting whole numbers and fractions. Must possess accurate measuring skills using a tape measure.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to identify problems, collect information, establish facts, and suggest solutions.

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 lift and move material. The employee frequently is required to walk, bend, lift and use arms, hands and fingers to reach, lift, handle, and feel products. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move products up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud and hearing and eye protection are mandatory.

EEO Statement
Exyte US, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based based on race, color, religion, age (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws