
A Shipping Lead will be assigned the duties of assisting with the day-to-day operations of a work group, and assist the supervisor as directed. The Shipping Lead will also be responsible for training all new employees on safety, product handling, housekeeping, and certification, and other applicable distribution center standard operating procedures.
· Lead employees in all functions in the work group
· Provide on-the-floor training to employees
· Monitor housekeeping
· Assign work to employees
· Resolve group production problems
· Contact appropriate personnel for assistance when needed
· Assist the Supervisor in the effective operation of the work group
· Perform department direct labor functions as assigned
· Periodically assist in special assigned projects as needed
· Participate in team meetings and activities
· Assist with training of other employees
· Attend scheduled training sessions
· Maintain reliable attendance
· Work as a member of a team
· Follow safe work practices
· Other duties as assigned by management
Marginal Functions:
· Perform general housekeeping duties in area
· Suggest improvements on process inputs
Physical Demands:
· Stand frequently
· Walk frequently
· Sit rarely
· Use hands, wrists and/ or arms continuously
· Reach above shoulders frequently
· Stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch frequently
· Communicate continuously
· Use foot or feet to operate machine frequently
· Lift, push and/or pull up to:
25 - 50 lbs. frequently
50 - 100lbs. occasionally
100+ lbs. (based on product)

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC. (Ashley) is the largest furniture manufacturer in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Established in 1945, Ashley offers one of the industry’s broadest product assortments to retail partners in 155 countries. From design through fulfillment, Ashley continuously strives to provide our customer with the best values, selection and service in the furniture industry.
We are passionate about every piece of furniture we build, from the finest detail to the largest idea. From the moment we conceive a design, to the point that our furniture is produced in our world-class advanced manufacturing operations, and ultimately packaged, delivered and accepted into the home -– we aim for complete satisfaction.
Our Vision and Mission:
We want to be the Best Home Furnishings Company
Improve Quality
Reduce Cost
Do More Business
Be Profitable
Stay in Business