DESCRIPTION: Responsible for inbound and outbound related functions associated with the distribution center. The Shipping Lead will be assigned to a specific department within the Distribution Center to support both Food Safety and Animal Health products. Employee will Lead a group or (team) of Shipping Clerks to train and support the execution of daily tasks throughout the warehouse. Duties and responsibilities will be based on the assigned department but are subject to change on career growth and business need. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES employee needs to be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of and ability to complete all listed job tasks at a consistent high level. 

• Safely operate all necessary distribution equipment 

• Able to train coworkers on all necessary distribution equipment 

• Understanding of bar code scanner to include: 

• Picking orders 

• Inventory look up 

• Inventory transfers 

• How to keep, save, and load an order 

Small Parcel: UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL shipments 

• Understand picking process 

• Check order for accuracy 

• Complete paperwork properly 

• Properly pack basic packages per work instructions 

• Trained and can perform special product packaging requirements 

• Trained on how to pull, box, and ship all temperature-controlled items 

Pallet orders: LTL 

• Understanding of picking a pallet order to check 

• Pick accurately 

• Proper product layering 

• Face out product labels 

• Case count labelling 

• Pack loose items properly 

• Check order for accuracy 

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or GED required 

• Ability to interface with management regarding duties and future development of department 

• Minimum of 4+ years documented distribution/ warehouse experience in an inbound or outbound function 

• RF Scanner experience desired but not required 

• Forklift experience/certification desired but not required 

• Experience leading a team of 4+ employees 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common shipping reports and regulatory documents regarding shipping.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to lower level management. 

MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS 

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and averaging. Some experience with WMS, ERP, or some other type of warehouse systems. 

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must have a valid driver’s license. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Skills and Competencies: 

Cultural Savvy: Demonstrates and lives One Neogen Pillars of Trust; Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect and Service through all actions, behaviors, and communication. 

Communication: Communicates effectively through all necessary messaging and actively listens to others. 

Leading Others: Leads by example and creates culture of trust through teamwork. 

Decision Making and Problem Solving: Identifies information needed and makes timely decisions. Has knowledge needed to perform responsibilities. 

Driving Performance: Drives performance through remaining focused, consistently showing up and timeliness, meeting productivity standards, thinking outside of the box and asking for help when needed. 

Organizational Strategy: Understands their role and is actively curious as to how it fits within the organization.