Shipping Lead: Drive Efficient Ops & Earn Great Benefits

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Sandston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentives

Paid holidays

Insurance benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee daily shipping department activities, ensuring cost-effective methods while meeting customer delivery expectations. You will coordinate forklift operators, schedule deliveries, maintain records, and communicate with Customer Service to ensure accurate bills of lading and timely shipments.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to read a tape measure, and at least one year of forklift experience; supervisory experience is

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Able to read, comprehend and write in English
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• One year experience as a Forklift Operator preferred
• Supervisory/managerial experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee Shipping Department activities using the most cost effective methods possible 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

Forklift operation

Supervisory experience

Reading tape measure

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee daily shipping department activities, ensuring cost-effective methods while meeting customer delivery expectations. You will coordinate forklift operators, schedule deliveries, maintain records, and communicate with Customer Service to ensure accurate bills of lading and timely shipments.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to read a tape measure, and at least one year of forklift experience; supervisory experience is