Senior Shipping & Receiving Lead

prattexternalcareersite; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Allentown, PA is seeking a Shipping Coordinator/Lead to oversee forklift-driven shipping and receiving operations. You will coordinate crews, verify records, and ensure on-time, accurate shipments while maintaining safety and equipment standards.

Ideal applicants have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and at least one year shipping experience; supervisory experience is preferred. Pratt offers a full benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ experience as a Forklift Operator and forklift certification.
• One year shipping experience.
• College/technical experience preferred.
• One year supervisory experience as a proven manager of at least five people.
• Four years experience in the corrugated box industry but, will train.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on shipments and preparing items for shipment.
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in trucks and lays out position of shipment.
• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks according to schedules and weight limits.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications and seals loaded truck doors.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance report.
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
• Compiles records of unfilled orders.
• Posts weight and shipping charges.
• Prepares bills of lading.
• May assist workers in shipping and receiving activities.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Crisis management

Employee relations

Coaching

Delegation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Two years forklift experience

One year shipping experience

College/technical experience preferred

Supervisory experience (5+ people) preferred

4 years in corrugated box industry preferred

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Pratt Industries in Allentown, PA is seeking a Shipping Coordinator/Lead to oversee forklift-driven shipping and receiving operations. You will coordinate crews, verify records, and ensure on-time, accurate shipments while maintaining safety and equipment standards.

Ideal applicants have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and at least one year shipping experience; supervisory experience is preferred. Pratt offers a full benefits package and opportunities for growth.