SUMMARY: The Lead Shipping Specialist is responsible for the on time and accurate shipping of inventory utilizing the operations in house system and is expected to continually improve the efficiency of the operation through effective use of people, systems, and equipment. This position is accountable for the development and motivation of employees to departmental objectives and company policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Direct subordinates in the daily operation of shipping functions for Shipping Department. - Must be capable of training new hires, organizing workflow, identifying priorities and ensuring accuracy of shipments. - Ensure compliance of employees to all corporate and departmental work policies and procedures. - Must interface effectively with all levels of management in many diverse departments. - Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and ensure all areas remain in ISO and corporate compliance. - Monitor and establish production levels in the shipping areas of the warehouse. - Establish and monitor employee development and cross training efforts. - Certified and trained properly in hazardous shipping according to all current IATA regulations. - Experience with international shipping and understanding of customs regulations. - All other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES Commitment to company values and ethics Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities

SUMMARY: The Lead Shipping Specialist is responsible for the on time and accurate shipping of inventory utilizing the operations in house system and is expected to continually improve the efficiency of the operation through effective use of people, systems, and equipment. This position is accountable for the development and motivation of employees to departmental objectives and company policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Direct subordinates in the daily operation of shipping functions for Shipping Department. - Must be capable of training new hires, organizing workflow, identifying priorities and ensuring accuracy of shipments. - Ensure compliance of employees to all corporate and departmental work policies and procedures. - Must interface effectively with all levels of management in many diverse departments. - Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and ensure all areas remain in ISO and corporate compliance. - Monitor and establish production levels in the shipping areas of the warehouse. - Establish and monitor employee development and cross training efforts. - Certified and trained properly in hazardous shipping according to all current IATA regulations. - Experience with international shipping and understanding of customs regulations. - All other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES Commitment to company values and ethics Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Must have a minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training. - Previous experience in warehousing, handling inventory, and bar code equipment. - Computer keypunch experience - Knowledge of on line courier systems - Fork lift operations - Packaging machines PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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 employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment. - Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and comply with OSHA standards

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Must have a minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training. - Previous experience in warehousing, handling inventory, and bar code equipment. - Computer keypunch experience - Knowledge of on line courier systems - Fork lift operations - Packaging machines PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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 employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment. - Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and comply with OSHA standards