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Job Title: Shipping Lead

Pay: $18.50 - $26/hr

Job Description

The Shipping Lead will be responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of finished goods in the shipping process, efficiently controlling productivity, coordinating with carriers, and ensuring accurate documentation for shipments. Shipping Leads are responsible for leading and training all associates under this position. They are responsible for the safe movement and loading of all customers' products. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of logistics.

• Leading a team of 4 to help ensure all shipments' accuracy and production processes are being followed

• Provide performance feedback to the team and execute warehouse plans provided by the supervisor

• Must be willing to process and maintain commercial invoicing and documents

• Conduct and attend internal meetings with supervisors and managers, working well in a team environment to provide constant communication

• Effectively provide shipment status

• Adhere to tight deadlines

• Must be willing to provide ideas for continuous improvement

Shipping Operations:

• Oversee the entire shipping process, from order placement to final delivery, ensuring timely and accurate shipments.

• Liaise with carriers and internal departments to schedule and track shipments.

• Prepare shipping documents, including packing lists and customs forms, in compliance with applicable regulations.

• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and handling of goods to prevent damage or loss during transportation.

Monitor Shipment Progress:

• Track shipments and maintain accurate records of shipping activities, including shipment status, delivery dates, and any delays or issues encountered.

• Communicate shipment updates to internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers, ensuring all parties are informed about the progress of their orders.

• Proactively identify and resolve any shipping-related problems or discrepancies to minimize delays and ensure customer satisfaction.

Customer Service:

• Provide excellent customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests related to shipping.

• Ensure customers receive accurate and timely information regarding their orders, including tracking details and delivery schedules.

• Prepare and maintain accurate shipping records, including bills of lading, shipping logs, and other required documentation.

• Measure, audit, and report on business processes and process improvements.

Hard Skills

• Process driven

• Excel

• WMS

• Performance Feedback

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Solid understanding of logistics

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Litchfield Park, Arizona.

Work Environment

Climate controlled DC, Mon-Fri 6a-2:30p

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.