Job Description

Reporting to the Distribution Manager, this safety-sensitive role supervises and monitors LTL operations. The position involves hands-on oversight using forklifts (sit-down, stand-up, and cherry picker), saws, pneumatic tools, hoists, pallet jacks, banders, and related equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare written instructions for LTL, truckload, and other shipping operations.
• Train employees across shifts on order packaging, shipping, and safety procedures.
• Oversee daily fulfillment to ensure on-time, same-day shipments.
• Participate in staffing activities including interviewing, performance reviews, and probation evaluations.
• Identify and resolve packaging, inventory, and shipping issues to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Supervise trailer loading and monitor shipping supply inventory.
• Maintain organized shipping and cable production areas; propose process improvements.
• Work with employees with work limitations and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Develop and present warehouse improvement proposals, including cost-benefit analyses for projects over $200.
• Understand and communicate departmental metrics and goals.
• Serve as backup to the Distribution Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PSS station and Hazmat procedures (or ability to be trained).
• Strong understanding of material handling, safety, and process controls.
• Experience supervising, training, and evaluating employees.
• Proficient with inventory management systems and recordkeeping.
• Skilled in problem-solving, planning, and communication.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate material handling equipment.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates mathematical accuracy and interpersonal effectiveness.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of warehouse experience.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain).

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