Shipping Lead — 1st Shift (Supervisor & Logistics)

prattinternalcareersite; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401k with match

Paid vacation days

Monthly Incentive Opportunities

Paid Holidays from DAY ONE

3 Months: 401(k) with match

6 Months: PAID vacation days

12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee the Shipping Department, ensuring cost-effective methods and on-time customer deliveries.

You will implement policies, train staff, coordinate forklift operations, schedule deliveries, and work with Customer Service to ensure accurate bills of lading. A high school diploma, English proficiency, and forklift certification are required; supervisory experience is preferred and benefits begin within the first months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Able to speak, read, comprehend and write legibly in English.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Qualified Shipping Forklift Operator.
• One year experience as a Forklift Operator preferred.
• Supervisory experience as a proven manager/leader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Shipping Department activities using cost effective methods while meeting customer delivery expectations.
• Implement, maintain and support all company policies and procedures.
• Provide training as necessary.
• Conduct shift overlap meetings with oncoming shift Supervisor to minimize errors.
• Coordinate forklift operators in the daily routine of loading trailers according to customer specifications.
• Schedule deliveries using the most cost efficient, and time saving manner possible while still meeting customer expectations.
• Coordinate and communicate with Customer Service concerning delivery of product to customers.
• Accurately prepare bills of lading.
• Review forklift inspection sheets daily and prepare maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
• Ensure accurate stock locations in the shipping warehouse.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

English literacy

Forklift operator experience

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Qualified Shipping Forklift Operator

Job description

Pratt Industries in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee the Shipping Department, ensuring cost-effective methods and on-time customer deliveries.

You will implement policies, train staff, coordinate forklift operations, schedule deliveries, and work with Customer Service to ensure accurate bills of lading. A high school diploma, English proficiency, and forklift certification are required; supervisory experience is preferred and benefits begin within the first months.