Shipping Lead

Balco, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

ESOP

Annual Bonus Program

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

HSA Contributions

EAP Program

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balco, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Shipping Associate to coordinate all shipping activities, train department staff, verify materials, and ensure on-time, accurate deliveries. The role emphasizes quality control, documentation, and collaboration across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years shipping experience, strong communication, and the ability to lead a team while complying with safety and PPE requirements. Lift truck certification is preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a role where shipping was a primary duty.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with team members and customers verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Able to complete work accurately and on time.
• Able to work collaboratively with direct team members, or across departments, and work independently as needed.
• Able to effectively lead a team by providing direction, measuring quality of work, giving feedback, and managing performance.
• Candidates who apply for positions requiring the use of a lift truck must be able to obtain certification and safely operate a lift truck.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all work within the Shipping department.
• Ensure that all employees are trained in all aspects of department functions.
• Verify that materials are supplied in the proper quantities and proper lengths.
• Coordinate supporting documentation and paperwork.
• Check materials to ensure that quality standards are met.
• Initiate preventative and corrective actions for problems with product or processes.
• Verify shipment for correct lengths, finish, color, hardware, accessories, material, quality and quantity.

Skills

Shipping experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

PPE compliance

Lift truck certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Company Information

CSWI’s Engineered Building Solutions segment manufactures custom architectural building components and innovative firestopping and smoke-rated products that help protect people. Safety and code compliance are top of mind for architects, engineers, and contractors. Our purposeful brands combine functionality with aesthetically pleasing designs for the construction, refurbishment, and modernization of buildings. Our brands include Balco, Greco Architectural Metal Products, and Smoke Guard. Balco, a manufacturer of architectural building products, is growing! We are expanding our team with people who enjoy a fast-paced, teamwork environment and are passionate about working together to meet or exceed customers’ requirements. The Balco team focuses on Architectural Expansion Joints, Moats and Portals, Fire Barriers, Stair Nosings, Mats and Grids, Trenches, and Photoluminescent products to provide high-quality building solutions.

Company Wide Responsibilities

• Support and follow Balco, Inc.’s Quality Policy
• Follow all applicable Procedures and Work Instructions
• Initiate preventative and corrective actions for problems with product or processes
• Demonstrate company values
• Follow all safety rules and regulations as directed by Balco
• Any other assignments, duties or responsibilities as directed by the Supervisor or Executive Management

Job Responsibilities

• Follow all Balco’s safety rules, regulations, brings concerns to leadership on unsafe conditions, damages, or processes that need attention.
• Support and follow Balco, Inc.’s Quality Policy.
• Follow all applicable Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Coordinate all work within the Shipping department.
• Ensure that all employees are trained in all aspects of department functions.
• Verify that proper materials are provided to the customer.
• Verify that materials are supplied in the proper quantities and proper lengths.
• Coordinate supporting documentation and paperwork.
• Check materials to ensure that quality standards are met.
• Initiate preventative and corrective actions for problems with product or processes.
• Offer solutions for problems with product or processes.
• Verify shipment for correct lengths, finish, color, hardware, accessories, material, quality and quantity.
• Complete all supporting documentation to guarantee accurate record keeping and that the shipment will arrive at the correct destination in the required time-frame.
• Verify materials are marked with the proper mark number if required.
• Ensure proper packing material is used to protect the material during transit and handling.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Any other assignments, duties or responsibilities as directed by the Supervisor and Executive Management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in a role where shipping was a primary job duty.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with team members and customers verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Able to complete work accurately and on time.
• Able to work collaboratively with direct team members, or across departments, and work independently as needed.
• Able to effectively lead a team by providing direction, measuring quality of work, giving feedback, and managing performance.
• Able to properly utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Candidates who apply for positions requiring the use of a lift truck must be able to obtain certification and safely operate a lift truck.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with an annual pay increase
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match on 6%
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for long-term wealth building.
• Annual Performance Bonus Program
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA Contributions
• EAP Program
• Referral Bonus