Lead Shipping Associate

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.Job SummaryResponsible for leading activities of shipping and receiving department to ensure orders are prepared for shipment and shipped orders are received.Major Tasks, Responsibilities And Key AccountabilitiesReviews paperwork for incoming merchandise and customer orders in order to distribute work activities to team.Loads/unloads material onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.Prepares inventory for shipment. Properly bands and shrink wraps pallets and attaches shipping labels.Processes shipping orders using computerized shipping system and monitors order pick report.Loads and unloads trucks and ensures trucks are loaded by Shippers.Maintains warehouse inventory on racks in a neat and orderly manner.Trains Shippers/Receivers as assigned.Tracks shipping errors.Performs other duties as assigned.Nature and ScopeProblems are typically difficult and/or high impact. Troubleshoots complex support or operational problems for junior level associates.Under limited supervision, independently resolves issues and applies a variety of methods to develop customized solutions. May lead the daily operations of a department or team. Work typically involves infrequent review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process.Assists with supervisory duties but does not have hiring/firing authority. Trains, delegates tasks, and reviews the work of junior level associates.Work EnvironmentTypically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors, such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate to heavy weight (8-40 pounds).Education And ExperienceTechnical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas.Generally 7+ years of experience in area of responsibility.Preferred QualificationsExperience operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment safelyExperience with shipping/receiving operations in a high-volume warehouse environmentFamiliarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory tracking, or computerized shipping systemsProven ability to train, delegate tasks, and support junior associates in daily operationsStrong understanding of inventory control, order accuracy, and shipping documentationAbility to troubleshoot operational issues and resolve shipping or receiving discrepanciesIf you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.Functional Area LogisticsWork Type On-SiteRecruiter Elkin, CassandraReq ID WCJR-032961Company: Dayton SuperiorWhite Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.