1st Shift Shipping Lead

International Paper; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Medical & Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

International Paper in Ellenwood, GA is seeking a Shipping Lead for the 1st shift. You will oversee daily warehouse operations, ensure safety, manage inventory, and coordinate with clerks, drivers and customers to ship orders accurately and on time.

The role requires familiarity with Witron systems, FIFO inventory, and strong communication. You will train peers, monitor shipments, run month-end reports, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced, safety‑minded IP environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/shipping operations.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Effective communication with customers and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work practices are followed.
• Check e-mails at least 3 times a day (start of the day, middle and before leaving).
• Pull all orders out of Witron.
• Become Knowledgable in the clerk, loader, and bander positons
• Ensure existing inventory ships before new inventory FIFO.
• Verify with clerks that all outside purchases have been fed back and up stocked and that you have all load tags needed.
• Keep trailers unloaded in a timely manner including returned items
• Inform CS of short shipments or missed shipments.
• Know how to check KIWI for upcoming items.
• Keep units at least 18 inches off the wall.
• Must be able to learn witron. Billing, reports, scheduling shipments, checking inventories.
• Must be able to answer the phone and communicate with customers, supplier, truck drivers, the trucking dispatcher and anyone else that calls.
• Must be able to reach out to customers to request trailer
• Know how to do the late report and on time delivery report
• Keep up with pallet needs
• Have yard checked for empty trailers
• Make sure we have enough wheel chocks, glad hands, trailer straps and hooks
• Assist clerks, loaders, and bander operators as needed.
• Complete an accurate inventory.
• Run month end reports on time
• Have the Tyson pallet usage filled out completely.
• Verify that all receivers have been turned in.
• Track and bill for dropped trailers

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Inventory management

Witron system

Team collaboration

Tools

Witron system

KIWI system

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title

Shipping Lead

Pay Rate

$25.39

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time / 1st shift: 7am - 3pm:

Physical Location

Ellenwood Warehouse

5490 GA-42

Ellenwood, GA 30294

The Job You Will Perform

• Ensure safe work practices are followed.
• Check e-mails at least 3 times a day (start of the day, middle and before leaving).
• Pull all orders out of Witron.
• Become Knowledgable in the clerk, loader, and bander positons
• Ensure existing inventory ships before new inventory FIFO.
• Verify with clerks that all outside purchases have been fed back and up stocked and that you have all load tags needed.
• Keep trailers unloaded in a timely manner including returned items
• Inform CS of short shipments or missed shipments.
• Know how to check KIWI for upcoming items.
• Keep units at least 18 inches off the wall.
• Must be able to learn witron. Billing, reports, scheduling shipments, checking inventories.
• Must be able to answer the phone and communicate with customers, supplier, truck drivers, the trucking dispatcher and anyone else that calls.
• Must be able to reach out to customers to request trailer
• Know how to do the late report and on time delivery report
• Keep up with pallet needs
• Have yard checked for empty trailers
• Make sure we have enough wheel chocks, glad hands, trailer straps and hooks
• Assist clerks, loaders, and bander operators as needed.
• Complete an accurate inventory

MONTHLY

• Run month end reports on time
• Have the Tyson pallet usage filled out completely.
• Verify that all receivers have been turned in.
• Track and bill for dropped trailers

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law

ABOUT US

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].