Shipping Lead - Fast-Paced Bakery Dispatch

Alpha Baking Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Co. in Chicago is seeking a Shipping Clerk to lead our shipping staff and ensure timely dispatch of products. You will load and unload trucks, move items to the dock, and help maintain accurate shipment records.

The role requires operating the electric pallet jack and stretch wrap equipment, creating shipping labels, tracking goods, and coordinating with the dispatch team to prevent delays. You will inspect shipments for damages, report shortages, and communicate with shippers to

Qualifications

• Experience leading shipping staff and coordinating shipping workflows.
• Ability to load/unload trucks and move stacks to the dock.
• Familiarity with pallet jacks and stretch wrap equipment.
• Basic record-keeping for shipments.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipping staff.
• Load and unload trucks; move bread/bun stacks to shipping dock.
• Operate electric pallet jack and stretch wrap bander.
• Create shipping labels and track shipments in the system.
• Work with dispatch to complete orders on time.
• Inspect shipments for damages and report shortages to shippers.

Skills

Shipping leadership

Logistics coordination

Dock operations

Pallet jack operation

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Stretch wrap machine

Job description

Alpha Baking Co. in Chicago is seeking a Shipping Clerk to lead our shipping staff and ensure timely dispatch of products. You will load and unload trucks, move items to the dock, and help maintain accurate shipment records.

The role requires operating the electric pallet jack and stretch wrap equipment, creating shipping labels, tracking goods, and coordinating with the dispatch team to prevent delays. You will inspect shipments for damages, report shortages, and communicate with shippers to