Shipping Lead: Safety, Scheduling & Yard Ops
Tower Extrusions Ltd.
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Job summary
Tower Extrusions, LLC in Wylie, TX is seeking a Shipping Foreman to lead the shipping department on day shifts. You will work alongside the shipping supervisor to keep loads scheduled, safety top of mind, and equipment checklists on track.
The role emphasizes team leadership, adherence to forklift and crane safety procedures, and the ability to run reports in an ERP/WMS system (EPICS a plus).
We offer weekly pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), plus holiday and vacation pay.
Qualifications
- Previous lead or supervisory experience in shipping or logistics.
- Experience with forklift and crane safety procedures.
- Experience running reports in an ERP or WMS (EPICS a plus).
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead safety toolbox meetings at the start of the shift.
- Ensure team members follow safety rules and that forklift and crane operators complete equipment checklists.
- Review the shift's loading schedule with the shipping clerk and assign loads to loaders.
- Assign trailer movements to the yard truck driver throughout the day.
- Review loads pending receipt and check the priority report for outstanding orders.
- Run shipping reports and update the load board as needed; perform weekly audits on receiving, loading, and shipping procedures.
- Report near-misses and accidents immediately to shipping supervisor.
- Assist with additional tasks as assigned by the shipping supervisor and manager.
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Job description
Tower Extrusions, LLC in Wylie, TX is seeking a Shipping Foreman to lead the shipping department on day shifts. You will work alongside the shipping supervisor to keep loads scheduled, safety top of mind, and equipment checklists on track.
The role emphasizes team leadership, adherence to forklift and crane safety procedures, and the ability to run reports in an ERP/WMS system (EPICS a plus).
We offer weekly pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), plus holiday and vacation pay.
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