1st Shift Shipping Lead: Lead & Coordinate Shipments

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Pay

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is seeking a reliable Shipping Coordinator Shift Lead to supervise first-shift shipping operations and support warehouse team members. You will coordinate daily shipments, ensure accuracy, and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Responsibilities include leading the shipping team, verifying outgoing shipments, assisting with loading/unloading, operating forklifts, and maintaining inventory accuracy while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous shipping, warehouse, or logistics experience preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift materials as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support shipping team members during 1st shift operations.
• Coordinate and verify outgoing shipments for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and staging products.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Monitor workflow, prioritize tasks, and help meet shipping deadlines.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper shipping documentation.
• Promote safety, teamwork, and productivity throughout the shift.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Physical strength

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is seeking a reliable Shipping Coordinator Shift Lead to supervise first-shift shipping operations and support warehouse team members. You will coordinate daily shipments, ensure accuracy, and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Responsibilities include leading the shipping team, verifying outgoing shipments, assisting with loading/unloading, operating forklifts, and maintaining inventory accuracy while meeting deadlines.