Shipping/Receiving Lead

BISSELL, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BISSELL, Inc. is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Lead to supervise clerks and coordinate inbound/outbound shipments from the Grand Rapids facility. You will oversee receiving, storage, pulling, and shipping using various modes, while promoting a safe, organized environment.

You will lead Lean activities (5S, continuous improvement), train staff, ensure accuracy of shipments, and maintain proper records. This role requires forklift certification, physical capability to lift 100 pounds, and

Qualifications

• Must pass forklift exam prior to hire and obtain certification.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Good mathematical aptitude.
• Cooperative, self-motivated, and adaptable to varying conditions.
• Overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Pulls stock and boxes merchandise for shipment from work orders and marks with product ID and address.
• Follows all department and safety procedures.
• Ensures shipment quantities and descriptions match orders.
• Prepares packing records, packing slips, and bills of lading.
• Stores merchandise and supplies in orderly locations with proper handling methods.
• Receives inbound shipments and verifies against purchase orders; records activity.
• Operates power and manual material handling equipment.
• Submit forklift maintenance and daily reports timely.
• Loads and unloads trucks; coordinates with carriers.
• Knowledgeable with UPS/FedEx equipment operations.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment daily.
• Leads Lean activities including 5S and continuous improvement.
• Leads and trains employees; handles department supplies; assists in discipline.
• Produces daily, weekly, and monthly reports for Distribution Manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting up to 100 pounds

Attention to detail

Mathematical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Tools

UPS equipment

FedEx equipment

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Overview

The Shipping/Receiving Lead is responsible for receiving, storing, pulling and shipping all items coming in and going out of the warehouse by any mode (LTL/TL/IML/Parcel) as well as general daily lead of the Shipping/Receiving clerks to ensure the highest level of productivity. Leads by example, monitor and promote a safe, clean organized work environment at all times. Communicate and work with other departments as necessary to ensure we are meeting all expectations of outbound/inbound shipments.

Responsibilities

• Pulls stock and assembles merchandise and boxes new equipment for shipment from work orders and marks with product identification and consignee’s address.
• Follows all written departmental and company processes and safety procedures
• Assures accuracy of shipment quantity and description to order specifications.
• Prepares record of merchandise shipped including manifests, packing slips, bills of lading, etc.
• Stores merchandise, supplies, equipment in orderly manner using appropriate handling methods for protection and disbursements and stock locations.
• Receives incoming shipments of merchandise, verifies kind and quantity against purchase orders, records receiving activity pertinent to purchase orders within JDE and reports information for any loss or damage claims.
• Operates power and manual material handling equipment.
• Ensure daily forklift reports are turned in and submit forklift maintenance reports timely.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Knowledgeable with operating U.P.S/ FEDEX equipment.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment daily.
• Leads Lean activities and pro-actively plans and facilitates new lean activities and pro-actively plans and facilitates new lean activities including 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Handles miscellaneous related duties and assignments as required.
• Leads, guides, and trains employees performing related work.
• Orders supplies for the department.
• Assists in disciplinary actions and lead of employees under your direction (if needed).
• Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements to the Distribution Manager.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Includes any required computer skills, regulatory knowledge, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.)

• Must pass Rug Doctor’s written forklift examination prior to hire and have the ability to become forklift certified under the Company Forklift Certification Policy.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must have attention to accuracy and detail.
• Good mathematical aptitude necessary.
• Must be cooperative and self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and the ability to be flexible and remain productive while working under various conditions.
• Loading dock experience helpful.
• Must be able to pass reference verification, background search, post offer employment physical and substance abuse screen.
• Overtime as required and authorized.