Lead Shipping Operator

Charter Next Generation; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Charter Next Generation in Delaware, OH is seeking committed individuals to join their team in a role focused on safety and teamwork. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable mission and advance your career while making a significant impact.

The position offers competitive wages starting at $21.00 per hour, full benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) with a company match, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of leadership experience in warehousing and/or transportation.
• Ability to operate different types of PIVs like forklifts and powered pallet jacks.
• Proven expertise in ERP functionality and TMS operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure awareness of safety policies and conduct all work safely.
• Lead an effective team, collaborate with departments, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Perform trailer inspections and accurately identify and record material.

Skills

Leadership experience

ERP functionality

Interpersonal skills

Forklift operation

Job description

At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

Why Join CNG?

Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity.

Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners.

Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs.

Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations.

The Role

From machine operators to maintenance technicians to quality inspectors, our teams help protect what matters most—making everyday life safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Assures awareness, understands, and contributes to CNG safety policies and procedures and conducts all work in a safe manner with no safety incidents.
• Leads an effective team, collaborates with other departments as needed, obtains and shares information effectively, institutes advanced problem solving initiatives, accepts and offers advice and feedback to and from others, has a positive attitude.
• Exhibits drive for continuous improvement, maintains all CNU training, tests, and recertification as required.
• Understands and identifies plant’s unique safety equipment/procedures in shipping and warehousing. (dock locks, trailer stands, racking limitations, pallet handling/stacking techniques, etc.)
• Correctly and accurately performs a trailer inspection.
• Correctly identifies all raw material, finished goods, cores, packaging items, and can confirm and record receipts of any articles (including maintenance parts, parcels, etc.). Instructs delivery of all articles to correct location/person as needed.
• Creates required shipping documents, trains others on shipping functions, offers advice on improvements, and performs all necessary data entry and correction as needed for Material Handling and Shipping.
• Directs trailer loading and unloading.
• Leads daily priorities and time management.
• Contributes to the training of all shipping employees. Completes corrective actions for incidents within the department.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Qualifications

• Work safely following all safety rules.
• 2-4 years of leadership experience in warehousing and/or transportation.
• Adapts quickly to change.
• Proven expertise in ERP functionality and preferred TMS operation experience.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Available for occasional unscheduled on-call requirements.
• Ability to operate different types of PIVs (forklift, powered pallet jack, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years of plastic extrusion experience

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Salary

Wages ranging from $21.00 per hour +, dependent on experience.

Total Rewards

• Employee Ownership – Become a company owner day 1!
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
• Holiday Pay
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursementCareer advancement opportunities across 15+ facilities

Ready to Own Your Future?

Join a team where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and every employee shares in our success.

Charter Next Generation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.