Shipping Lead

Job Description:

Introduction

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team or Function Overview

This position will be on the Mt. Vernon, Indiana commercial plant operations team, located about 20 miles west of Evansville, along the Ohio River. The GAF TPO Facility in Mount Vernon was founded in 2000 and produces TPO roofing systems in a very clean, state-of-the-art facility. Short for thermoplastic polyolefin, TPO is a single-ply roofing membrane that offers excellent performance at a cost-effective price. In the 20+ years that TPO has been in the field, it's become one of the most popular products used for low-slope roofing.

Summary

The Shipping Lead is responsible for ensuring his/her crew is able to ship all customer orders accurately and timely while adapting to changes and requests throughout each day. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities. The Shipping Lead provides consistent direction to his/her employees, and coordinates back-up and support for all logistics functions related to TPO shipments both inbound and outbound as well as all receiving duties, daily. The Shipping Lead also assigns inventory count team members as required for cycle counts at all of the plants on site and off site warehousing as well in addition to assigning daily work to team members. The Shipping Lead will be able to effectively step in and perform any of the individual jobs in the department, in the absence of other team members.

Schedule

7 AM - 3 PM; M - F

Schedule may vary depending on shipping volumes and/or business needs

Compensation

36.99/Hour + full benefits on day 1!

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coaching team members on safety and processes, with regular follow-up to ensure standards are being met.

• Some drivers are not bilingual; ability to communicate effectively with diverse driver base

• Shipping Lead must have the ability to plan ahead and prioritize LTL's and small packages so they are ready to go when each driver arrives.

• On deliveries, he/she is the responsible person to collect BOL, packing slips and/or invoices for every shipment received. Shipping Lead will verify quantities, and continue to teach other crew members to count and verify receivables as well. Correct data will be entered into PeopleSoft, Maximo and/or other applicable systems.

• Shipping Lead will answer and delegate all radio transmissions for receiving. This includes facilitating incoming trucks, shipments, and directing them to which door to go.

• Shipping Lead coordinates all outbound trucks, orders, load types and correct door based on order number and load type. All orders are categorized based on product mix and delegated to location along with a Shipper/Receiver to load.

• Shipping Lead is responsible to determine in advance when a load will be varied due ~~~/shewillfollowthroughtocompletethe documentation process, to ensure WMS quantities are correct and match customer billing.

• Maintain email communication throughout the day to stay immediately aware of emergencies, order changes, new LTL's, and other Customer Care needs and demands.

• Ensure truck drivers understand correct tarping, strapping, edge protectors and all loading procedures. Shipping Lead will confirm appointment time with driver and collect executed Job Site Form, if applicable, along with Bills of Lading documents.

• Throughout the day, will keep CarrierPoint updated, tracking inbounds and outbounds, including tracking pallets shipped and received.

• Provide direction to production in order to instruct where FG or Raw material will be staged and use the production plan to determine the best location to prevent delays in outbound loading on future shipments. The shipping lead does this by analyzing the production plans for the coming days and reviewing against upcoming shipments.

• Facilitatecommunicationwithcustomerservicedailyonordersandproblemsolving

• Work closely with Shipping & Warehouse Manager and provide back-up cover when necessary

• Prepare daily work assignments by reviewing and printing pick slips, transfer tickets, etc.

• Process paperwork for shipments, including BOL, packing slip and depletion

• Follow and document Hazardous Materials Transportation Guidelines for all shipments

• Post receipts for deliveries both for onsite deliveries as well as at our growing offsite warehouses, including PeopleSoft and Maximo and communicate with our warehouse partners offsite.

• DispatchordersforTRUCKS,LTL's,SMPKG,andCONTAINERshipments

• Process system for LTL's and SM PKG through associated carrier systems

• Process export documents against shipping guidelines

• Process RMA paperwork and dispatch Carrier for pickup

• Lead cycle count process and manage Shipper/Receivers time to count: raw materials and finished goods

• Lead off site warehouse count process with Shipper/Receivers

• RelieveShipper/Receiversasneededforbreaksandlunches

• Coordinate projects with Shipping & Warehouse Manager to ensure the overall productivity of the crew

• Assume leadership with the Shipping & Warehouse Manager in Safety and Housekeeping throughout each shift

• Unload/load trucks when needed; other duties as assigned

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Ability to provide positive leadership and motivation for his/her crew

• Coach team members on errors to limit recurring errors as well as coaching team members on being part of the team

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve logistics, carrier and customer challenges

• Proficiency in Google Suite, including regular email correspondence

• Familiar with standard warehouse concepts, practices and procedures

• Proven ability to teach and train other employees on processes and procedures

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Frequent sitting, walking and standing; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing

• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone

• Required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools and product samples

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

• Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely

• Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch

• Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of manufacturing equipment and machinery. Required to climb in and out of and operate industrial forklifts

• Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Under This Roof, We Require

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. Higher education in the field of logistics, warehousing and transportation industry is a plus

• 2+yearsexperienceinafastpaced,shippingandwarehouseenvironment

• Experience safely operating forklifts is required

• Ability to work independently and maintain high level of self-motivation

• Computer proficiency is required. Experience with Warehouse Management Systems, Peoplesoft, and Carrierpoint is preferred

• Ability to communicate, both written and orally, in English is required

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Proficiency in Google Suite is a plus.

• Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner

• Demonstratedintermediatecommunicationandinterpersonalskills

• Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills

• Independent problem solving skills

• A demonstrated commitment to safety

• Strong teamwork orientation

• Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.

• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal trainingprogramsandcourses,aswellasageneroustuitionreimbursementprogram.

• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital's roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ?