
Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Lead
Who We Are: USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies seeking "Best in Service", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.
Responsibilities:
·Oversee daily Shipping & Receiving activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company procedures.
·Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on department processes and procedures.
·Train new and existing Shipping & Receiving Associates on system procedures and usage.
·Assign and monitor tasks for Shipping & Receiving Associates and warehouse staff to maintain workflow efficiency.
·Evaluates workflow and recommends enhancements to increase productivity.
·Promote operational efficiency through coaching and guidance.
·Lead by example in promoting teamwork, safety, and attention to detail.
·Communicates information accurately between departments to ensure smooth operations.
·Support supervisors in enforcing company policies and maintaining productivity standards.
·Create and maintain a rotating schedule to ensure consistent coverage across the Welcome Center and Departure Center.
·Plan and adjust schedules to accommodate vacation coverage and unexpected absences while maintaining operational efficiency.
·Communicate schedule updates promptly to team members and supervision.
·Monitor attendance and proactively identify potential coverage gaps.
·Work on alternate or flex schedule as needed to provide coverage for unexpected call-offs, vacation absences, and other staffing gaps.
The Job Specifics:
·Location and Department: Lebanon and Customer Accounts
·Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor
·Travel Amount: May vary
·Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt JOB CODE
What We Are Looking For:
The Ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the below qualifications.
·Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
·Experience: Minimum of 2 years Shipping & Receiving Associate, with prior leadership experience preferred.
Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.
·May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
·Stand and walk for extended periods.
·Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
·Attention to detail.
·Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
·Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
·Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and or special events.
·Operate a registered motor vehicle if apart of daily tasks.
·Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
·Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
·Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
·Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
·Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.
The Standard Details:
·Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
·Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
·Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
·Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
·Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
·Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
·Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
·Participate in safety and educational training programs.
What’s In It For You:
We are a great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:
·401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
·Blue Cross Blue Shield available after 30 days of service, if elected.
·Company Life Insurance.
·A variety of additional benefits and perks.
Additional Information:
·This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role.
·Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job.
·Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
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USCS’s century of cold storage excellence in America is backboned by 42 world-class facilities across 13 states. Our purpose goes beyond industry-leading locations and services. USCS has over three thousand hardworking employees who love what they do, dedicated to keeping us at the top of the cold storage industry. We’ll do whatever it takes for our partners to profitably reach their goals, whether it’s primary storage or fully integrated 3rd party logistics solutions.
United States Cold Storage is dedicated to being the leader in providing highly reliable and cost-effective logistics solutions to the frozen and refrigerated food industry, giving our customers the competitive edge they need to succeed in the ever-changing business environment.
Our world-class facilities are located in the following states: California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia.