Assistant Shipping Manager-DC

Position Title : Asst Shipping Manager-DC

Department : Shipping

Supervisor : Shipping Manager-DC

FLSA : Non-exempt (Paid by the hour)

Position Summary :

The Asst Shipping Manager is directly responsible for loading, unloading, completing outbound paperwork and operating power equipment.

Safe operations, accurate paperwork and properly loaded trucks are critical to success in the role. This position includes manual labor.

Essential Functions :

• Ensure all trucks are loaded with the proper contents per the manifest.
• Works well with peers as part of one team.
• Follows all safe operating procedures
• Assists in picking and processing orders expediently, accurately and timely, if necessary.
• Audits product being picked from stock to ensure order accuracy.
• Audits staging lanes to ensure all product is loaded properly per store destination.
• Loads outbound trucks to optimal cube and weight
• Maintains material handling equipment and communicates malfunctioning machines to management.
• Follows program to maintain the cleanliness of the area by a regular maintenance schedule of scrubbing, and pulling out pallets and cleaning underneath.
• Understands the general function of a warehouse management system (WMS) and can follow work instructions well.
• Escalates Warehouse Management System problems and process opportunities to Assistant Branch Manager
• Assures that trash is removed from floor and properly discarded including broken pallets, scraps of wood, corrugated, food and others.
• Makes sure that low stock / out of stock or other inventory related concerns are communicated to the Inventory Controller
• Performs additional duties, responsibilities and projects as assigned.
• Supports Distribution Center cleanliness, organization and success.

Education, Experience and Skills Required :

• Minimum 1-year similar experience
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, vendors and buyers.
• Ability to calculate figures, and amounts such as ti x hi, total cases per pallets and units per case
• Computer Literate
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
• Can use the general functions of a warehouse management system.

Physical Requirements :

• Lift / Carry Abilities (measured for maximum or average load)
• Lift 50 lbs
• Carry strength (50’ or less) 50 lbs
• Frequent lift / carry (>

12x / hour) 50 lbs

Constant lift / carry (>

30x / hr) 20 lbs

• Physical Aptitudes (rated based on level of skill involved)
• Agility / dynamic balance 80-100%
• Finger dexterity 80-100%
• Manual dexterity 80 100%
• Posture Tolerance (rated based on frequency or time involved)
• Stand / walk constantly
• Reach above shoulder level occasionally
• Twist / turn head occasionally
• Bend over / stoop occasionally
• Climb steps / ladder occasionally
• Kneel / squat - occasionally

Work Environment :

• Ambient temperature Distribution Center
• Occasional interactions outside with loading carriers

Acknowledgement :

I fully understand the responsibilities and qualifications required for this job. Furthermore, I find that I am capable of performing the required functions.

$18.40 - $20.12 an hour