Lead Shipper - Daubert Chemical Co. Inc.

Apply your warehouse or shipping experience towards a job with a stable and still growing company that will provide you with excellent benefits & pay, a Monday-Friday first shift schedule with overtime available, and paid time off even in the first year. 

Daubert Chemical Company is seeking an experienced Lead Shipper to work in the Warehouse at its chemical manufacturing plant located near Midway Airport in Forest View, IL. The Lead Shipper assists the Warehouse Supervisor in managing the flow of all finished goods and raw materials into and out of the warehouse, to include production and inbound shipments receipts, customer shipments, and is committed to accurate inventory counts and data entry.  We expect the Lead Shipper to have at least 5 years of warehouse or shipping/receiving experience; being a Lead previously is highly desired, as well as working in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment.   
Responsibilities included:

• Preparing finished good for shipment; receive and store raw materials in inventory; load and unload trucks; verify records on incoming and outgoing shipments such as shipment counts, weights, and measures for documentation.
• Prepare shipping paperwork, adhere to DOT regulations. 
• Package, palletize, and label containers correctly for shipment.  
• Completes shipping documents accurately with required information in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Operates forklift truck to move materials, load and unload trucks.  The forklift is used for the majority of the shift. 
• Maintain housekeeping in warehouse and shipping docks.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality is required.
• Follows, without exception, all work instructions, SOP’s, and safety rules, including use of all proper PPE and other safety equipment.
• Work overtime as needed when the loading/unloading of trucks extends beyond normal work hours or trucks arrive at the end of normal work hours.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Minimum 1 year forklift experience is required. Must be physically able to safely operate a forklift for the majority of the shift. 
• Must have computer skills for data entry and completion of company online training courses. 
• Math skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Works well within a team and able to follow specific directions.
• Leads by example and follows the Company's Code of Conduct.  Follows, without exception, all work instructions, SOP’s, and safety rules, including use of all proper PPE and other safety equipment. 
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement and lead by example.
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills.
• Ability to train and help develop employees; ability to give and receive constructive feedback to other Shippers. 
• Proven track record of effective problem-solving.
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions.
• Ability to multi-task and delegate functions.
• Display creative thinking and deductive reasoning skills.
• Possess proven written and verbal and listening communication skills.
• Punctuality and excellent attendance are expected and required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical and work environment demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the worker is frequently required to reach with both hands and arms. Speaking and hearing is required. The worker is required to stand; walk, climb; use both hands and all fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on occasion. The worker must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive base hourly rate + overtime; annual increase reviews
• Plus: Bonus opportunity; eligible employee referral program up to $1,500
• BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental. Vision Service Plan. 
• 401(k) Savings Plan + generous Company Match
• Generous paid time off with 11 annual Holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Disability, Family, & Military Leave
• Paid training, uniform service included, all safety equipment provided, company lunch events
• Life Insurance (Whole & Term), Identity Protection and more!

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.