Distribution Center Shipping Lead | South San Francisco

***Albert Uster Imports Inc. is proud to offer a competitive performance-based bonus structure during employment. The monthly bonuses will be based on the achievement of key performance indicators and the overall performance of the business. ***

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Shipping Team Lead serves as the primary point of contact for all Distribution Center Shipping matters reporting to the Distribution Center Manager and/or Assistant Manager. The Shipping Lead is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the Shipping function by completing all tasks assigned by the Distribution Center Manager and/or Assistant Manager. Although this position is primarily a mid to late Day shift it may require alternative scheduling or weekend working/overtime hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Shipping

• Pick and Pack (physically and systemically) orders ensuring proper packaging procedures are followed; (proper usage of supplies proper sized boxes for both weight and dimension and the proper labeling of products that require special handling) as well as the use of temperature-controlling materials to protect shipments from melting. (Gel Packs and Dry Ice)
• Ensure that all orders scheduled to ship on a given day are processed and shipped. Any orders that the shipping team is unable to ship according to schedule must be communicated to the Distribution Center Manager and/or Assistant Manager immediately.
• Utilize shipping software for the proper manifesting of both small parcels (FedEx and UPS) as well Less than Truckload (LTL) shipments
  • Knowledge of Dry Ice declaration for frozen shipments a plus
• Utilize a Transportation Management System for the scheduling of Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipments as well as preparation of Bills of Lading
• Delivers walk-in orders to customers
• Ensure all packing supplies (boxes wrap gel packs Dry Ice) are available at all shipping stations for the duration of each shift and are replenished for the start of the next shipping day.
• In the absence of the Distribution Center Manager or Assistant assigns workload to those responsible for the packing and manifesting of the Companys shipments.
• Carries out other duties as may be assigned or requested by the Distribution Center Manager or Assistant Manager.

Stock Maintenance

• Assist with putting away all products resulting from miss-picks or order cancellations daily
• Perform lot code accuracy spot checks daily

General Maintenance of Facility

• Maintain a clean safe and hygienic environment both within the warehousing area (including the reefer and freezers) dock areas and perimeter of the building.
• Perform sweeping mopping pallet removal from the warehouse (stacking neatly on the dock in designated areas) and trash pickup (all including dock areas and perimeter as assigned).
• Report any facility infrastructure issues to the Distribution Center Manager and/or Assistant Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• High school diploma 1-2 years of warehousing/receiving experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Safe work ethic

Preferred

• Forklift certification
• Fast learner with the ability to multitask

SALARY RANGE

Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways AUI does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $26.00 an hour.

This role will be bonus-eligible.