Group Lead- Shipper - 1st Shift

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Group Lead- Shipper - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.77 per hour. The hours for this shift are 7 am - 3:30 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays - up to 12!
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness

What you’ll do:

Perform all duties required to maintain Shipping operations including but not limited to: loading and unloading, scheduling shipments, release orders, and photograph shipments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Coordinate logistics of container, flatbed and full van pickup and delivery – communicate directly with carriers and other personnel.
• Combine orders to maximize truckload shipments in the most cost-effective manner. 
• Work with credit department and other personnel for release of orders on hold.   Troubleshoot problem solving as well as train shippers to assist to troubleshoot/problem solve issues.
• Perform and train shippers on duties necessary to load and unload flatbed trucks, vans, and containers in a safe manner.
• Take photos and maintains archive of truckload shipments.  
• Perform and train shippers on duties necessary to process small parcel shipments (UPS, Fedex and DHL) as needed.
• Delegate/coordinate daily workload of Shippers to help ensure shipping goals are met.  Publish export packing and mark packages / shipments as required.
• Perform as well as train shippers on all types of material handling, lifting, and packaging while following the shipping schedule and processing shipments.  
• Facilitate communication between Materials Supervisor and Shippers as needed.  
• Publish requisition weekly for miscellaneous part orders.
• Instruct, train, and/or assist shipping and other personnel as required. 
• Train shippers on existing and new processes and procedures.
• Process perform and train on duties related to freight claims.
• Process shipping paperwork daily for records to be scanned to SAP delivery.  Hard copy of shipping paperwork is to be maintained in Shipping department files.  Train or facilitate training of Youth Apprentice as needed to assist with these duties.
• Delegate tasks as needed to the team working with Materials Lead and Receiving Lead as needed.
• Provide guidance and direction to employees to ensure compliance with 5S+ at the start of each shift and 5S+ at the end of every shift.
• Maintain safe and clean work area in accordance with factory standards.
• Maintain a clean an organized and clutter free backroom/receiving area operation.
• Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited: Life Saving Rules, Risk Assessment, FIFI, Quality, and Shipping expectations.
• Encourage team to continuously improve Safety, Quality and Lean.
• Maintain high levels of quality in assigned areas of functional responsibility.
• Lead daily Tier 1 meeting(s) and daily Stretch and Flex.
• Ensure the Visual Boards are continuously maintained.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Cross train for receiving lead position.

Qualifications:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Safely to prevent on-the-job injuries. Report on-the-job injuries and unsafe acts or conditions to the Supervisor. Provide prompt and efficient service with emphasis on quality of work. Work from list of catalog numbers and various reports. Use material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead hoist, and an assortment of air and common hand tools.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Shipping experience
• Pass yearly forklift certification
• Pass certification to train new forklift drivers
• Obtain DOT Hazmat Certification
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Basic math and recording abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using all types of material handling and lifting equipment, and other equipment required to perform the various job duties.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Hazmat experience.

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Skills:

Position Criteria

• Desire for continuous improvement and growth.
• Must have strong computer skills and ability to learn/use SAP and excel.
• Must have strong positive communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Organizational skills and detailed oriented with a quality mindset.
• Ability to work within deadlines under pressure and handle interruptions.

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You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.