Shipping Group Leader (2nd Shift)

Alpha Baking Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the baked goods industry is seeking a Shipping Foreman for the 2nd shift in Chicago. This role involves overseeing shipping operations, managing a team, and ensuring efficient product movement. Candidates should be detailed, multitask efficiently, and possess strong communication skills, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and logistics required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation needed due to 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Leading the shipping staff and maintaining the shipping department.
• Loading and unloading trucks and managing inventory tracking.
• Operating electric pallet jacks and handling bakery products.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to multitask

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Education

Shipping experience

Job description

Lyndale LYNW 3401
4545 W Lyndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60639, USA

Lyndale LYNW 3401
4545 W Lyndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60639, USA

We're seeking a Shipping Foreman/Group Lead for our 2nd shift.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in our fast-paced environment, preparing items for shipment with the following responsibilities:

• Leading the shipping staff
• Maintaining the shipping department
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Physically moving bread/bun stacks to the shipping dock
• Repetitive handling of products for depot locations
• Shuttle bread trays and materials to staging areas
• Loading cased bread/bun products onto pallets
• Operating electric pallet jacks and stretch wrap banders
• Managing computer functions for tracking goods
• Collaborating within a busy dispatch department
• Creating shipping labels and managing shipping information

Qualifications and skills required:

• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multitask
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and follow-up abilities
• Capable of running day-to-day operations

Physical requirements:

• Constant standing and walking on concrete floors and trailer beds
• Frequent pushing/pulling of transport racks and bread trays
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, lifting, and carrying
• Handling and grasping of bakery product trays, transport racks, and boxes
• Frequently lifting and/or moving items up to 50 lbs

Additionally, reliable transportation and adherence to attendance standards for our 24/7 production facility are essential.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Experience

Required

Shipping

Licenses & Certifications

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