Lead Shipping Associate

Gamus Llc Dba Gts Distribution; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Distribution in Dallas is seeking a Lead Shipping Associate to oversee daily pick and ship operations, including workload balancing, reporting, and customer quality control.

You will enter and verify orders in GTS MAS200 and UPS, lead a team of warehouse associates, and ensure accurate packing, shipping, and inventory of supplies. Candidates should have distribution experience and forklift skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years’ distribution experience.
• Lean Six Sigma yellow-belt certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of warehouse associates to ensure daily tasks are completed timely and effectively.
• Strong computer and data entry skills, including warehouse/inventory software and shipping & receiving software applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to safely operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment, including obtaining licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Enter, edit and look up order information using GTS MAS200.
• Enter, edit and look up shipping information in UPS system.
• Pick, pack and prepare orders for shipping with high accuracy.
• Oversee day-to-day pick and pack workflow and volume, including outbound shipping selection.
• Prepare large customer orders (LTL) for shipping accurately.
• Monitor pick and pack quality and resolve issues prior to shipping.
• Lead 5S efforts related to packing and shipping.
• Monitor inventory of shipping supplies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Data entry

Team leadership

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GTS MAS200

UPS system

Job description

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Lead Shipping Associate

Texas Regular Full-Time Manual Labor Dallas, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1240

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Shipping Associate is responsible for overseeing day-to-day pick and ship operations, including workload balancing, required reporting, and customer quality control.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately enter, edit and look up order information using GTS MAS200
• Accurately enter, edit and look up shipping information in UPS system
• Pick, pack and prepare orders for shipping with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Oversee day-to-day pick and pack workflow and volume, including selecting outbound shipping
• Pick, pack and prepare large customer orders (LTL) for shipping with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Monitor pick and pack quality, identifying and resolving issues or errors prior to shipping orders
• Lead 5S efforts related to packing and shipping
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory of shipping supplies
• Any tasks deemed necessary by management to run the operation safely and effectively
• Other duties as assigned.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Establish good working relationship with other team members.
• Foster positive communications and relationships with businesses, vendors and consumers.
• Keep up to date on industry trends and developments.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Actively participate and conduct meetings as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years’ distribution experience.
• Lean Six Sigma yellow-belt certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 3 months.
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of warehouse associates to ensure that daily tasks are completed in a timely and effective manner.
• Strong computer and data entry skills, including warehouse/inventory software and shipping & receiving software applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to safely operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment, including obtaining appropriate licenses as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Normal warehouse environment with moderate noise levels from warehouse equipment.
• Frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 70 lbs.
• Constant standing, walking, bending, twisting and reaching.

Employees of GTS Distribution are expected to maintain a professional image and attitude consistent with Company vision, mission and objectives. Employment with GTS Distributions will be in accordance with our “At-Will” policy. This means that just as you may leave your position with the Company at any time the Company may terminate your employment at any time.

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and that it may be modified at any time. This job description does not create a contract of employment it is simply an outline of expected duties for the position.