Shipping Lead

NRI Distribution; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NRI Distribution is seeking a Shipping Lead to manage a fast-paced warehouse environment in Easton, PA. The role focuses on leading shipping staff, maintaining accuracy, and meeting strict SLA deadlines while coordinating with carriers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in shipping leadership, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Bilingual is a plus. This is a full-time on-site position with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with a warehouse management system (WMS).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a team.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and follow through with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping tasks and lead shipping personnel to meet SLA and vendor requirements.
• Collaborate with Shipping Supervisor to plan labor based on forecast and client direction.
• Ensure outbound products are loaded and shipped according to carrier and label requirements.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work areas; enforce SOPs and safety rules.

Skills

WMS experience

Communication skills

Multitasking & prioritization

Shipping leadership

Job description

What Does Success Look Like in this Role?

A successful Shipping Lead will love a fast paced, physically demanding environment that works well under pressure and tight deadlines. You will need a very high attention to detail, great delegation skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. You will be on the front lines ensuring that processes are being followed, production KPIs are being met, and that all orders are shipped within SLA requirements. Enjoying communicating, engaging, motivating and strategizing with a team with a positive and enthusiastic 'can do' attitude will be traits that align with success in this role.

The following schedule is available for this role:

Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Starting Pay:

$21/hr.

Location:

2325 Newlin Mill Road, Easton PA 18045

All About You

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Experience with a warehouse management system (WMS)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties, follow through assignments with a minimum of direction, and be extremely detail oriented
• Experience in leading shipping personnel to ensure all assigned activities are performed effectively and efficiently
• Has the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Trustworthy and moral character (we use pre-employment background & drug tests)

The Must Haves:

• Must have 2+ years of prior experience in shipping, experience as a Lead is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
• Must have physical ability to carry out essential job functions, including but not limited to, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., walking and standing for extended periods, climbing ladders/stairs, and tolerating conditions such as dust, dirt, noise, odors, heat, cold, etc.

Things You Will be Doing

• Oversee the training and cross-training of shipping employees
• Lead and delegate a variety of shipping tasks while working within SLA and vendor compliance requirements
• Collaborate with the Shipping Supervisor by planning labor requirements based on forecast and direction from the Client Services team
• Ensures outbound product are loaded and shipped according to assigned carrier
• Ensures custom retailer carton labels are generated and applied in the correct position
• Consolidate shipment requirements based off Customers' request
• FollowingNRI safety rules, safety procedures, security protocol and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Keeps work and storage areas in a safe, clean, and tidy condition at all times
• Performs other duties as requested

NRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Area of Interest

Operations

Pay Range

21.00

Hourly

Position Type

Full Time