Shipping Lead Job at Midwest Goods Inc.
Location: Bensenville, IL (On-site)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM OR Tuesday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM*
Status*: Full-Time
Compensation: Starting at $45K annually
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$300 Sign-on Bonus After Completion of the 90-day Probationary Period*
The Shipping Lead assists the Shipping Supervisor in handling the daily operations of the shipping department. This individual will support the Shipping Supervisor to ensure all outbound shipping meets standards and timelines requirements. He or she will maintain high levels of accuracy in day-to-day operations, lead shipping associates, and coordinators.
Essential Functions
- Assist the Shipping Supervisor in providing guidance and ongoing training to all Shipping Associates and Coordinators.
- Prioritize, distribute, and monitor the work of the Associates and Coordinators to ensure orders are fulfilled correctly in a timely manner.
- Direct and monitor the flow/progress of packages from preparation to shipment.
- Identify and discuss mistakes with Associates to provide the opportunity for continuous improvement.
- Ensure all Shipping employees are following department and company policies and procedures.
- Assist the Supervisor in ensuring productivity targets are achieved smoothly and promptly.
- Motivate Shipping Associates / Coordinators and encourage teamwork, pride, and accountability.
- Assist the Shipping Supervisor in resolving any shipping fulfillment issues or customer complaints.
- Holds daily meetings with Associates at the beginning of the shift.
- Verify orders, and maintain appropriate supplies for the Shipping department.
- Generate and distributes hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
- Collaborate with internal and external departments on any shipping-related issues and paperwork.
- Handles any necessary administrative tasks per supervisor’s direction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Multi-tasking skills and results-driven.
- Leadership skills; critical analysis and good judgment skills.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
- Must have a great sense of urgency
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Work Environment*
This job operates in a warehouse environment where the noise level can be loud. The employee is frequently exposed to fast-moving carts and bins throughout the warehouse. Frequent use of ladders, pallets, and forklifts is also expected.
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Preferred Education and Experience*
Associate degree; a minimum of one-year experience leading or supervising warehouse associates. Experience with an inventory management system and e-commerce platform. Proven ability to support process improvement initiatives.
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Work Authorization*
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
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What We Offer*
- Annual Performance Review-Up to 3% at 90 day Review. Up to 8% at yearly review
- Annual Perfect Attendance gift card Ceremony
- Casual Work Environment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Birthday Celebration with Gift Card Distribution
- Employee of the Month Celebration
- Generous Paid Time off Program
- Insurance Coverage which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Monthly Company Activities and Celebrations
- Monthly Manager Lunches
- Paid Holidays
- Potential for Advancement
- Spotlight Employee Recognition
- 401(k) with Employer Match
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Midwest Goods Inc. was founded in 2014 and is a wholesale distributor of vape and electronic cigarette products. We rely on meeting our ethical principles and maintaining our business integrity, as well as our approach to our business which we call Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress. In the spirit of service, we expect all of our employees to demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and a welcoming attitude to our customers, vendors, and each other. Every day our employees combine their individual skills and contributions to achieve collective success._
Our team spirit is based on a sense of shared purpose, communication, and mutual respect. Our business is to serve others and to continuously improve the services and products we provide. In the spirit of progress, we support and encourage all of our employees to shape their own future and to grow with the Company. We also encourage each employee to take the initiative and look for new, different, and innovative ways to better serve our customers and vendors.
Midwest Distribution is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under Federal, State, or local law.
Midwest Distribution is committed to creating a workplace that inspires and enables our employees to be the best they can be so that we can grow as a company, team, and family. We believe diversity, equality, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation, and achieving long-term success.
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Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM OR Tuesday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
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