Shipping Lead: Logistics Supervisor & Freight Scheduler

Pratt Industries; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentives

Paid holidays

Insurance benefits

Wellness reimbursement

401(k) match

Vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries, a leading recycled packaging company in the United States, is hiring for a Shipping Supervisor to oversee daily shipping department activities and ensure on-time deliveries. You will coordinate forklift operators, manage bills of lading, and enforce safety and policy standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

We value reliability and leadership; a forklift background and at least one year of supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Tape measure literacy

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pratt Industries, a leading recycled packaging company in the United States, is hiring for a Shipping Supervisor to oversee daily shipping department activities and ensure on-time deliveries. You will coordinate forklift operators, manage bills of lading, and enforce safety and policy standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

We value reliability and leadership; a forklift background and at least one year of supervisory experience are preferred.