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Shipping Lead 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Sandston, VA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • The Shipping Lead position is a full-time, hourly role located in Sandston, VA, reporting to the Shipping Manager.
  • Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with at least one year of experience as a Forklift Operator preferred, along with supervisory experience.
  • The job involves overseeing shipping department activities, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • The role offers a competitive salary with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with partial match, and paid vacation days after six months.
  • Employees are also eligible for various perks such as insurance benefits within one month of hire and tuition reimbursement after one year.

Position: Shipping Lead

Shift: 2nd

Location: Sandston, VA

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Reports To: Shipping Manager

 

Perks of Pratt:

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

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Job Description

Overview:

  • Oversee Shipping Department activities using the most cost effective methods possible while meeting customer delivery expectations.  

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • 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.

 

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
  • Qualified Shipping Forklift Operator.
  • One year experience as a Forklift Operator preferred.
  • Supervisory experience as a proven manager/leader preferred.

 

Physical Demands:

  • The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit. 
  • Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

  • Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

Why Choose Us?
At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

Perks of Pratt?

Monthly Incentive Opportunities
Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
3 Months: 401(k) with match
6 Months: PAID vacation days
12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave




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