Shipping Lead in Manufacturing

Flex-O-Glass Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-O-Glass, a leading plastics manufacturer in Chicago, is seeking a Shipping Lead to support the Shipping Manager and oversee the warehouse team at our Chicago facility.

The role requires in-office work Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, with supervisory responsibilities, forklift experience, and solid knowledge of warehouse procedures to ensure accurate inventory and timely outbound/inbound operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Supervisory or managerial experience is required.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Knowledge of warehouse procedures is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Warehouse Manager in operations of warehouse, including shipping, receiving, restock, transfers and facility clean-up.
• Checks outbound orders and inbound receipts.
• Utilizes ERP system to facilitate product movement and storage.
• Assists in managing and training a staff of employees.
• Leads and develops warehouse team to set up and enable outbound operations to provide unparalleled customer service.
• Maintains high levels of accuracy in inventory integrity and daily operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Forklift experience

Warehouse procedures

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Flex-O-Glass is a leading plastics manufacturer and third generation family-owned company with over 100 years of business experience. We extrude plastic products, primarily films, but also sheet and profile. Our office promotes a family friendly atmosphere, broad diversity and welcoming environment to our team. We believe in our team and pride our employees on their individual contributions and team contributions knowing without them we can't be at our best to meet our customers and venders' needs.

Our company is currently searching for someone to join our warehousing team as our Shipping Lead who will work alongside our Shipping Manager to provide support to our shipping and receiving team. This position will work within a team of other warehouse professionals and will be based in our Chicago, IL facility. This role will require the selected candidate to be in office Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Warehouse Manager in operations of warehouse, including: shipping, receiving, restock, transfers and facility clean-up.
• Checks outbound orders and inbound receipts.
• Utilizes ERP system to facilitate product movement and storage.
• Assists in managing and training a staff of employees.
• Leads and develops warehouse team to set up and enable outbound operations to provide unparalleled customer service.
• Maintains high levels of accuracy in inventory integrity and daily operations.
• Other duties may be assigned based on workplace changes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Applicant must be able to pass pre-employment screening, background check, physical and drug screening (including marijuana) processes to be eligible for employment.