Shipping Lead

1st shift Monday - Friday 7am- 3pm

Pay $21.00-$25.00/ hr based on experience

Are you an experienced shipping and receiving professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a
Shipping Lead to help drive daily shipping operations, support team members, and ensure products are shipped and received accurately, safely, and on time.

In this role, you will serve as a key resource for the Shipping team, coordinating priorities, training employees, overseeing workflow, and acting as the backup to the Shipping Supervisor when needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Assist in coordinating daily shipping and receiving activities
• Establish shipping priorities and distribute work assignments
• Train, coach, and support Shipping Clerks on processes and systems
• Help maintain safe work practices and ensure compliance with company procedures
• Conduct standard work audits and assist with departmental improvements
• Support employee onboarding, training, and performance development
• Serve as backup Shipping Supervisor during vacations or absences

• Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate freight movement
• Prepare and process shipping documentation
• Monitor shipping transactions and invoicing within ERP systems
• Support domestic parcel shipments, LTL, and customer pickups
• Pick, pack, ship, and receive products as needed
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, and Customer Service teams
• Handle inventory transactions, data entry, and shipping-related documentation

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility
• Perform equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records
• Support 6S, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent manufacturing/shipping experience
• Minimum 1 year of shipping and receiving experience
• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience
• Strong computer skills and experience with inventory systems, data entry, or ERP software
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Basic math skills and understanding of units of measure
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

• Previous team lead or supervisory experience
• Experience using ERP systems such as Epicor
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift and move materials throughout the workday
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment
• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet operational requirements

This position works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to:

• Noise from production equipment
• Temperature variations
• Dust and industrial materials
• Forklift traffic and moving machinery

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe/composite-toe footwear, is required.

• Stable, growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to lead and develop others
• Hands-on role with advancement potential
• Collaborative team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement