Outbound Shipping Lead

Klein Tools; Trevose (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a Shipping Lead to coordinate outbound shipments and support daily shipping operations. This hands-on role prioritizes workflow, ensures accuracy of shipments and documentation, and coordinates freight claims with carriers.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, releasing shipments with correct methods and tracking, managing packaging and labeling, and guiding shipping staff while escalating issues to the Warehouse Supervisor or Supply Chain Manager.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in shipping leadership.
• Ability to provide team-level guidance without direct authority.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment and coordinating shipments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping workflow and set priorities for timely completion.
• Review order summaries to determine top priorities and assignments.
• Monitor outbound shipping for accuracy, completeness, and condition.
• Release shipments in the system with correct method and tracking numbers.
• Coordinate, review, and inspect freight claims with carriers.
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and safeguarding for transit.

Skills

Team guidance

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

IMI Series (AS400)

UPS

FedEx

Varsity Shipping

Job description

Klein Tools is seeking a Shipping Lead to coordinate outbound shipments and support daily shipping operations. This hands-on role prioritizes workflow, ensures accuracy of shipments and documentation, and coordinates freight claims with carriers.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, releasing shipments with correct methods and tracking, managing packaging and labeling, and guiding shipping staff while escalating issues to the Warehouse Supervisor or Supply Chain Manager.