Shipping Lead

Shipping LeadPay Rate: $26.95 per hourCategory/Shift: Hourly Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM. Primary schedule will be 1st shift, but must be flexible/able to work overtime & weekends, if needed.Physical Location: International Paper – Buffalo Sheet Plant, 100 Bud Mil Dr., Buffalo, NY 14206The Job You Will Perform:Responsible for performing various shipping and receiving tasks, including preparing documents and verifying quantities for shipment, serving as backup to Shipping Supervisor, and working closely with the Shipping Supervisor and other departments on a daily basis by performing the following duties:At shift start, check area for safety, cleanliness, and mechanical problemsResponsible for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift (must be qualified)Must maintain forklift daily (complete and document forklift daily inspection to ensure that it's in good working order prior to use) and report repairs needed to supervisorOperate forklift on a daily basis along with other equipment such as pallet jacks, shrink wrap machine, and banderPlan daily runs for local outbound customer orders (works with shipping supervisor)Call carriers (LTL or TL) for pickup & PRO freight as neededPrepare computer generated or manual bills of ladingPrepare documentation for export ordersCheck products to be shipped against customer orders to ensure quantities, destination and routing are correct and accurateMake sure products are loaded onto trailer in a safe and timely mannerEnsure quality product is being shipped out, banding is good, load tags are placed properly and pallets are in good conditionClean out trailers when necessaryReceive and unload incoming materials. Compare information on packing slip with PO. Inspect shipment for damages, records, and notify shipping supervisor.Account for all bills of lading, run daily report, and file documentsConduct physical inventory counts at plant and warehouse as neededHelp as a backup to warehouse duties which include shipping, receiving, and maintains rotation on itemsEnter work orders/notifications into systemReceive into HRMS and SAP and ensure that the information is accurateLead, guide, and train employees performing related workEnd of shift cleanupMaintain clean and safe work environment throughout shiftEnter maintenance work orders in SAPComply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeepingPerform other duties as required and assigned by immediate supervisorThe Skills You Will Bring:High school diploma or state registered GED preferredMust be forklift operation certified and have at least 2 years of forklift experienceStable work historyMust have basic computer skills, along with knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelMust have reliable transportationMust be able to direct and train employeesAt least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (preferred)Experience with loading/unloading, and warehouse duties (preferred)Ability to communicate and work well with othersAbility to read, write, and interpret documentsAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divideAbility to maintain quality and safetyAbility to understand and follow safety proceduresAbility to work overtime and some Saturdays when scheduledAbility to work effectively in the following work environment:Standing and walking are required for most of the shiftNoise level in the work environment is loudTemperature in plant can fluctuate due to outside temperaturesPhysical activity requires handling an average weight of 10-15 pounds regularly and up to 50 poundsWhile performing duties of this job, employees are around moving mechanical parts