Lead Shipping & Receiving, Safety & 5S Champion

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking a warehouse associate to manage daily shipping and receiving, print shipment paperwork, and verify customer orders. The role involves operating propane sit-down forklifts, supporting inventory control, and maintaining organized warehouses.

Training and safety duties are also included. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of shipping/warehouse experience, forklift certification, and familiarity with shipping/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 2-5 years shipping/warehouse experience preferred.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required.
• Experience with shipping systems, ERP systems, or warehouse software.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily shipping and receiving activities.
• Printing pick sheets and shipment paperwork (BOLs, packing slips, etc.).
• Loading and verifying customer orders.
• Operating propane sit-down forklifts and other mobile equipment.
• Supporting inventory control and warehouse organization.
• Training team members and promoting safe work practices.
• Leading safety meetings and supporting 5S initiatives.
• Communicating with office personnel, drivers, and warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking a warehouse associate to manage daily shipping and receiving, print shipment paperwork, and verify customer orders. The role involves operating propane sit-down forklifts, supporting inventory control, and maintaining organized warehouses.

Training and safety duties are also included. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of shipping/warehouse experience, forklift certification, and familiarity with shipping/ERP systems.