2nd Shift Team Lead - Shipping

Franklin Electric; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Career Growth Opportunities

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Franklin Electric's Franklin Fueling Systems division in Madison, WI, is seeking a Shipping Lead to coordinate daily shipping activities and guide a team to pick, stage, load, and ship orders accurately and on time.

The role requires strong communication, a focus on safety and quality, and experience in shipping/warehouse operations. The position offers evening shifts, steady overtime potential, and opportunities for career advancement within a global manufacturer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support team members in daily shipping, receiving, and material handling activities.
• Prioritize sales orders, pick tickets, and shipping schedules to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
• Communicate daily priorities and coordinate workflow with warehouse employees.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Pull, stage, audit, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks and containers safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport inventory throughout the facility.
• Process work orders, sales orders, and inventory transactions accurately.
• Perform inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Inspect products for quality concerns, damage, or defects and report issues appropriately.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and warehouse storage areas.
• Support continuous improvement, safety, and quality initiatives.
• Partner with Supervisors and Distribution Management to resolve operational issues and meet customer expectations.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Prioritize multiple tasks

Safety and quality focus

Follow written and verbal instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Inventory management systems

Barcode scanners

Warehouse transactions

Job description

Description

401(k) Match | Career Growth Opportunities

Join our team and help keep our operations moving. At Franklin Fueling Systems, a division of Franklin Electric, we're a global leader in fueling equipment and technology with a reputation built on quality, innovation, and customer service.

Department:

Materials/Inventory

Location:

US - Wisconsin - Madison

Description

$24-26/hour + 8% Shift Premium

Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM

401(k) Match | Career Growth Opportunities

Join our team and help keep our operations moving. At Franklin Fueling Systems, a division of Franklin Electric, we're a global leader in fueling equipment and technology with a reputation built on quality, innovation, and customer service.

What You'll Do

As a Shipping Lead, you'll coordinate daily shipping activities while helping your team ensure products are picked, staged, loaded, and shipped accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support team members in daily shipping, receiving, and material handling activities.
• Prioritize sales orders, pick tickets, and shipping schedules to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
• Communicate daily priorities and coordinate workflow with warehouse employees.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Pull, stage, audit, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks and containers safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport inventory throughout the facility.
• Process work orders, sales orders, and inventory transactions accurately.
• Perform inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Inspect products for quality concerns, damage, or defects and report issues appropriately.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and warehouse storage areas.
• Support continuous improvement, safety, and quality initiatives.
• Partner with Supervisors and Distribution Management to resolve operational issues and meet customer expectations.
• All other duties as assigned

What We are looking for

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or training employees.
• Forklift certification or forklift operating experience.
• Experience with inventory management systems, barcode scanners, and warehouse transactions.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular movement throughout the facility and may include:

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment.
• Reaching, bending, twisting, crouching, and standing for extended periods.
• Working around moving equipment and machinery in a manufacturing environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, moving mechanical equipment, and industrial conditions.
• Regular overtime may be required based on business needs.
• Personal protective equipment and respirator accommodations provided as needed.

Build Your Future with Franklin Electric

Looking for more than just another warehouse job? At Franklin Electric, you'll join a global organization known for innovation, quality, and investing in its people.

As part of our team, you'll help support products that serve customers worldwide while building a career with a company that values your contributions and encourages growth from within.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• A safe, team-oriented work environment
• Long-term stability with an industry-leading manufacturer

We understand that success at work starts with a strong foundation at home. That’s why we’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

Join a company where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your future is valued.