Lead Shipper/Receiver

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC is seeking a Shipping Lead to oversee daily shipping operations in our Warehouse / Distribution. You will ensure orders are picked, packed, and shipped on time, coordinate shipping staff, and maintain schedules while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading daily activities, assigning workloads, validating shipments and labels, coordinating with warehouse, production, and customer service teams, and maintaining shipping records and WMS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of warehouse or shipping experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping procedures, inventory control, and warehouse processes.
• Ability to operate forklifts and obtain certification if required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with warehouse management systems and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily shipping activities to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Assign workloads and monitor employee productivity within the shipping department.
• Verify accuracy of shipments, shipping documentation, labels, and packaging.
• Coordinate with warehouse, production, customer service, and transportation teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Train, coach, and support shipping associates on company procedures and safety requirements.
• Monitor inventory movement and investigate shipping discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and workplace safety standards.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as required.
• Maintain shipping records and update warehouse management systems.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and process improvements.
• Resolve shipping issues, carrier delays, and customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Monitor supplies and equipment needed for shipping operations.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Basic Computer Skills

Forklift Operation

Job description

Job Title

Shipping Lead

Department

Warehouse / Distribution

Reports To

Shipping Supervisor

Position Summary

The Shipping Lead is responsible for overseeing daily shipping operations, ensuring orders are accurately picked, packed, and shipped on time. This role coordinates shipping personnel, maintains shipping schedules, ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, and serves as the primary point of contact for shipping-related issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily shipping activities to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Assign workloads and monitor employee productivity within the shipping department.
• Verify accuracy of shipments, shipping documentation, labels, and packaging.
• Coordinate with warehouse, production, customer service, and transportation teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Train, coach, and support shipping associates on company procedures and safety requirements.
• Monitor inventory movement and investigate shipping discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and workplace safety standards.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as required.
• Maintain shipping records and update warehouse management systems.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and process improvements.
• Resolve shipping issues, carrier delays, and customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Monitor supplies and equipment needed for shipping operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of warehouse or shipping experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping procedures, inventory control, and warehouse processes.
• Ability to operate forklifts and obtain certification if required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with warehouse management systems and basic computer applications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
• Frequent use of material handling equipment and warehouse tools.

Key Competencies

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Safety Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus

Performance Expectations

Maintain high shipping accuracy rates. Meet daily shipping and delivery deadlines. Promote a safe and productive work environment. Support continuous improvement initiatives and team development.

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