Lead Shipping Associate

Gamus LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Distribution in Dallas, TX is seeking a Lead Shipping Associate to oversee day-to-day pick and ship operations, balancing workload and ensuring quality control.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least three years in distribution, Lean Six Sigma yellow-belt or ability to obtain it within 3 months, and proven leadership of warehouse staff to meet daily targets with accuracy.

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 lead a team of warehouse associates to ensure daily tasks are completed.
• Strong computer and data entry skills, including warehouse/inventory software and shipping & receiving software applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day pick and pack workflow and outbound shipping.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in order entry and shipping information.
• Lead 5S efforts related to packing and shipping and monitor supplies inventory.
• Monitor pick and pack quality, identifying and resolving issues prior to shipping.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team leadership

Data entry

Communication

Minimal supervision

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS software

UPS system

Inventory software

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.