Lead Shipping & Warehouse Supervisor

Hampton Lumber; Fairfax (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time employment

Leadership role with direct impact on,

Safety-focused workplace

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hampton Lumber is seeking a Shipping Supervisor for the Allendale Mill to lead the shipping and warehouse team, ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment, coordinate inbound and outbound freight, and maintain safety, accuracy and accountability.

You will supervise forklift operators, shipping clerks, and yard personnel, schedule trucks with sales and logistics, and drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a shipping, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• Familiarity with forklift operations and yard management in a high-volume production setting.
• Working knowledge of freight documentation—bills of lading, load confirmations, and shipping manifests.
• Experience coordinating with carriers, brokers, or logistics teams to manage pickup schedules.
• Basic computer proficiency—inventory tracking, documentation, and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all shipping and warehouse personnel — setting clear daily priorities and holding the team accountable to them.
• Coordinate outbound lumber shipments — verifying load accuracy, product quality, and documentation before departure.
• Manage inbound freight and parts receiving — ensuring materials are logged, stored, and communicated to the appropriate departments.
• Schedule and dispatch trucks in coordination with the sales and logistics team to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Oversee forklift operations in the shipping yard — enforcing safe practices and efficient traffic flow.
• Maintain accurate shipping records, bills of lading, and load documentation — zero tolerance for shipping errors.
• Monitor inventory levels in the shipping warehouse and communicate shortages or overages to production leadership.
• Lead pre-shift meetings — communicating load schedules, safety topics, and team expectations.
• Train and develop shipping department associates, building skill and ownership at every level.
• Enforce all safety policies, housekeeping standards, and PPE requirements across the department.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the shipping floor and internal departments — production, maintenance, and administration.

Skills

Shipping supervision

Logistics coordination

Freight documentation

Forklift operations

Inventory management

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Tools

Warehouse software

Job description

Hampton Lumber is seeking a Shipping Supervisor for the Allendale Mill to lead the shipping and warehouse team, ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment, coordinate inbound and outbound freight, and maintain safety, accuracy and accountability.

You will supervise forklift operators, shipping clerks, and yard personnel, schedule trucks with sales and logistics, and drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.