Shipping Supervisor – Amazon Store

Position Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern

Reports to: Shipping Manager

Job Summary: The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for organizing and overseeing a team of employees, ensuring that products are properly loaded and unloaded, and ensuring that shipments are ready for distribution.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Oversees and evaluates all activities of the Warehouse and Warehouse employees, ensuring safe and efficient loading and unloading of all freight.
• Monitors freight movement using various computer software applications.
• Consults with customer service team and third-party logistics groups to set up carriers for shipments.
• Consults with planning and scheduling team to confirm inventory adjustments.
• Drafts and distributes driver schedules; coordinates schedule with Logistics Manager.
• Assesses efficiency and performance of dispatch and distribution activities; identifies and recommends improvements to shift, department, and facility.
• Ensures product handling and delivery practices meet customer expectations, and daily, weekly, monthly, and annual business objectives.
• Preparing shipping documents prior to pick ups for both domestic and international.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of truck freight rates.
• Strong understanding of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and other related safety policies and best practices.
• Hazmat Certified under DOT, IATA, and IMDG
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to monitor and maintain records and inventory.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

• Prolonged periods standing and up to four hours per shift sitting and working on a computer.
• Must be able to traverse facility on unforgiving surfaces.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates and in an environment with many noises and odors.

About Colonial Chemical

Colonial Chemical is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and surfactants, with an emphasis on environmentally friendly products. Our chemicals go into personal care, household and industrial cleaning, vehicle care, metalworking, and many other industries.