Warehouse Shipping Lead

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

As Warehouse Shipping Lead with Safco, you will assist in overseeing and coordinating the shipping operations within the warehouse and department material handlers to ensure we are meeting delivery demands of our internal and external customers. Primary functions will include maintaining shipping records, preparing necessary documentation, providing training and support to team members while fostering a safe working environment and enacting improvements to help the team meet their SQDC goals. This position will collaborate cross functionally with various departments.

This full-time position reports directly to the designated Production Supervisor and is located at Safco’s manufacturing plant in Milford, IA. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead improvement initiative for the department
• Delegate work and handle multiple tasks at once
• Assist in the day-to-day shipping and warehouse responsibilities
• Assist in training in all segments of the department
• Interact with other production departments
• Point person to take on special projects and employee training
• Active job knowledge of all functions in job area
• Work in a safe manner with an eye toward quality
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A high school diploma or GED

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience with an ERP system, a plus 
• Prior forklift experience a plus or willingness to become forklift certified

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift

about our company:

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.

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Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.