Shipping & Crating Lead – Hands-On Builder

Custom Sign Center Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Sign Center is seeking an experienced Shipping & Crating Working Lead to coordinate daily shipping and crating activities while actively working alongside the department. You will build custom crates and pallets, prepare shipping documents, operate forklifts, and load various trailers.

The role requires hands-on leadership, training, and ensuring every shipment is properly protected, labeled, and loaded onto the correct carrier. Overtime may be required as schedules demand.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in shipping, industrial packaging, or related field.
• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong crate-building, packing, and pallet-building abilities.
• Ability to read drawings, work orders, and tape measurements.
• Experience preparing bills of lading and shipping labels.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Willingness to overtime when shipping deadlines require it.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shipping and crating work, set priorities, and monitor deadlines.
• Train employees on crating, packaging, labeling, and forklift procedures.
• Coordinate with production and other departments to resolve missing items or paperwork.
• Ensure crates are correctly constructed, labeled, and protected for transit.
• Prepare and verify bills of lading, packing slips, and shipping labels.
• Maintain organized shipping records and communicate with carriers about pickups.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Crating & pallet building

Reading tape measure

Shipping documentation

Safety compliance

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Chop saws

Miter saws

Circular saws

Nail guns

Screw guns

Drills

Banding equipment

Tape measures

Job description

Custom Sign Center is seeking an experienced Shipping & Crating Working Lead to coordinate daily shipping and crating activities while actively working alongside the department. You will build custom crates and pallets, prepare shipping documents, operate forklifts, and load various trailers.

The role requires hands-on leadership, training, and ensuring every shipment is properly protected, labeled, and loaded onto the correct carrier. Overtime may be required as schedules demand.