Process Control Technician

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge.

Position: Shipping Team Leader

Location: Manitowoc, WI

Salary: $21.50 an hour + $2.00 shift premium

Work Environment: Warehouse within manufacturing

Schedule: 2^nd Shift - Monday through Friday 2pm - 10pm - Occasional Overtime

Job Summary: We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Shipping Team Lead to support our 2nd shift shipping operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely and accurate shipments and receipts, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy in order picking, skid building, loading, scanning, paperwork, and invoicing.
• Monitor quality of inbound deliveries
• Collaborate with other departments, drivers, and transportation teams to complete daily shipments
• Set priorities and provide direction to shipping & receiving technicians
• Assist with root cause analysis and recommend solutions
• Train and support new and existing team members
• Load and unload trailers (Truckload and LTL)
• Receive vendor deliveries
• Scan and process products
• Perform physical tasks including lifting to 50 lbs. and repetitive bending/twisting

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years of experience in shipping/receiving
• Forklift operation experience required
• Leadership experience is required

Skills That Add Value:

• Understanding of transportation terminology and driver regulations
• Proficiency in email, Word, Excel, and BPCS systems
• Mechanical aptitude

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company funded ESOP
• Monthly Goalsharing Bonus program
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Onsite nurse and physical therapist
• Onsite fitness center
• Education reimbursement

Ready to make an impact?
Apply today to join a team that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.