JOB DETAILS

Shipping Lead ( 1st Shift )

CompanyB&W Operating LLC
LocationBuffalo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 10, 2025
About The Company
Brook + Whittle is a leading North American manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels with a focus on delivering value to customers through sustainable packaging, complex decoration, digitalization, and industry-leading lead times. Brook + Whittle operates fifteen production facilities across the US.
About the Role

Description

  • Responsible for work being performed based on business and departmental needs
  • Facilitates LTL, FTL, and small parcel shipments to our customers
  • Arranges shipments to and from customers, vendors, and intercompany
  • Enters material information into the Inventory System (ERP)
  • Ensures First In, First Out (FIFO) methodology is observed
  • Performs monthly inventory counts and regular cycle counts
  • Consults with department manager, press hall supervisor and Quality Assurance on defective raw material and FGI
  • Maintains professional internal and external communications via phone, email, and in-person
  • Assist in investigating root cause analysis & corrective actions for departmental needs
  • Relocate excess raw material, FGI, WIP, and equipment for safe storage
  • Responsible for complete & accurate information when signing for and receiving shipments
  • Informs purchasing of any discrepancies before receiving into system
  • Maintain a neat organized and safe warehouse environment for all employees
  • Ensures material is staged and accessible for 2nd & 3rd shifts
  • Understands and supports all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations (including safety) associated with the Warehouse Department.
  • Must follow GMP guidelines as needed
  • Carries out all Company safe operating, sanitation, and housekeeping rules & policies
  • Must see that equipment, working area, and accessory equipment are kept clean & in good working order
  • All duties assigned to maximize efficiency of warehouse
  • Identify and help implement process improvements and increased efficiency opportunities
  • Assists with tooling management
  • Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Requirements

  • Must be able to use a pallet jack, forklift, reach truck, and straight box truck (non-CDL)
  • Must be able to pull/push pallets up to 2,000 lbs.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint)
  • Must be able to follow & comprehend oral, written, and/or visual instructions
  • Capable of analyzing and exercising judgment in solving operational problems
  • Mastery of a variety of Lean & Continuous Improvement initiatives would be a plus.
Key Skills
Pallet JackForkliftReach TruckStraight Box TruckMicrosoft Office SuiteOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationVisual InstructionsOperational Problem SolvingLean InitiativesContinuous ImprovementInventory ManagementShipping CoordinationSafety ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisProcess Improvement
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingTransportation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Shipping Lead is responsible for facilitating various types of shipments and ensuring accurate inventory management. They also maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders and support safety and efficiency in the warehouse.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
499
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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