International Shipping Lead | Team Leader & Logistics Pro

JC Ford Company; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Ford Company in Columbia, TN seeks a Shipping Lead to oversee the shipping department, verify records, and prepare items for shipment. The role requires directing a team, handling outgoing/incoming shipments, and coordinating transportation while ensuring safety and accuracy.

Experience with international shipping is mandatory. The ideal candidate will manage duties, comply with safety procedures, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining inventory of shipping materials.

Qualifications

• Basic shop math competency.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Experience operating motorized equipment.
• Flexible and team-oriented with strong collaboration.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy; continuous improvement.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Proven ability to work with others in cross-functional teams.
• Drive for results and self-accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the shipping department and verify outgoing shipments records.
• Prepare items for shipment and assemble/pack as required.
• Receive, unpack, verify, and record incoming merchandise.
• Determine shipment methods, routes, and rates.
• Apply shipping labels and prepare crates/containers.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials.
• Operate tier-lift or hand trucks as needed.
• Direct others in preparing outgoing shipments.

Skills

Team leadership

Shop math

Motorized equipment

Flexibility

Teamwork

Quality & accuracy

Follow instructions

Cross-functional collaboration

Drive for results

Job description

JC Ford Company in Columbia, TN seeks a Shipping Lead to oversee the shipping department, verify records, and prepare items for shipment. The role requires directing a team, handling outgoing/incoming shipments, and coordinating transportation while ensuring safety and accuracy.

Experience with international shipping is mandatory. The ideal candidate will manage duties, comply with safety procedures, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining inventory of shipping materials.