Hands-On Shipping Lead — 1st Shift Logistics

AP Precision Metals Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

IRA retirement plan

Paid time off and company holidays

Stable, year-round employment

On-the-job training and advancement

Job summary

AP Precision Metals, Inc. is seeking a Shipping Lead to coordinate daily shipping, receiving, packaging, delivery, and material handling in our South San Diego facility.

This hands-on lead role works with production, quality, and the shipping team to ensure accurate shipment preparation, on-time departures, and safe handling.

You will supervise shipping staff, prioritize work, train team members, and uphold ISO 9001 quality and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a team.
• Experience with manufacturing or sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to read work orders and packing slips.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping and receiving based on production schedules and customer requirements.
• Review jobs for shipment and verify parts, quantities, packaging, and documentation.
• Package, label, palletize, wrap, and prepare products for shipment.
• Verify outgoing shipments against packing slips and orders.
• Receive incoming materials and ensure proper identification and routing.
• Stage completed jobs for pickup or carrier shipment.
• Maintain shipping records per ISO 9001 and company policy.
• Lead and prioritize daily shipping team tasks and safety practices.
• Communicate with production, quality, and logistics to avoid delays.

Skills

Shipping experience

Lead / coordination

Sheet metal fabrication

Forklift operation

Documentation reading

ERP/MRP systems

Communication skills

Driver's license

ISO 9001 experience

Quality awareness

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

AP Precision Metals, Inc. is seeking a Shipping Lead to coordinate daily shipping, receiving, packaging, delivery, and material handling in our South San Diego facility.

This hands-on lead role works with production, quality, and the shipping team to ensure accurate shipment preparation, on-time departures, and safe handling.

You will supervise shipping staff, prioritize work, train team members, and uphold ISO 9001 quality and housekeeping standards.