Shipping Lead

Arvato Bertelsmann; California; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Arvato Bertelsmann in Valencia, CA is seeking a Warehouse Shipping Lead to oversee daily shipping operations, order processing, carrier coordination and end-of-day reports.

You will supervise a small team, ensure accuracy and on-time shipping, drive process improvements, and maintain safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Experience leading 2+ associates, proficiency in MS Office, and ability to lift up to 70 lbs are required. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic math for daily order processing and reporting.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and oversee production.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in shipping and data entry.
• Ability to lead a small team and coordinate tasks.
• Familiarity with standard warehouse/shipping practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping operations and order processing.
• Coordinate changes in shipping methods as directed by management.
• Schedule carrier pickups and manage courier communications.
• Investigate and resolve shipment issues with carriers.
• Ensure timely end-of-day shipping reports are generated.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and productivity in the shipping area.

Skills

Effective communication

Mathematical ability

Independent

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

Job Description

• Responsible for executing and primarily overseeing daily shipping functions that include processing daily orders through various shipping systems, processing shipping requests, courier/LTL shipments and USPS metered mail. Support Account Management in researching and resolving customer shipment issues. Candidate is also responsible for the daily hand-off of all processed packages to carriers and generating end of day reports.
• Oversee daily order processing through designated shipping/mailing systems
• Coordinate changes in shipping methods as instructed by Management
• Schedule pick-ups with various carrier/courier services
• Review, investigate and/or resolve issues with carriers regarding shipments
• Interaction with carriers/couriers regarding shipment status's and continuous communication with Management
• Monitor shipping area, stations and verify all packages are processed accordingly
• Delegate and instruct shipping personnel while maintaining a high level of service and productivity
• Participate and contribute in process improvements and adhere to the Quality Management System
• Any additional tasks that may be assigned to ensure an efficient, safe, clean and goal oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Must be available and willing to work in Valencia, California
• Effective communication/comprehension skills - verbal and written form
• Math skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide accurately
• Familiar with commonly used practices, concepts and procedures within field
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from management and other departments in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and execute solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) specifically with use on spreadsheets and reporting tools
• Ability to work independently and oversee production with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and perform multi-tasks successfully
• A certain degree of creativity and innovation is required
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Previous experience with leading or supervising a team with a minimum of 2 people
• 2 year minimum of work experience in fulfillment/warehouse environmentOperate lift trucks and pallet jacks
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally
• Must be able to perform assigned work in a standing posture for extended periods

Additional Information

• Pay range for Valencia, CA: $20.81 - $22.81 per hour.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee engagement activities.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elabor