Shipping Lead

Canfor; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor in El Dorado, AR is seeking a hands-on Shipping Lead to oversee daily operations in the shipping department. You will lead a crew, ensure safety, and coordinate with maintenance and other teams to meet production goals and maintain high safety standards. This role is full-time, Monday through Friday, first shift.

You will coach staff, train new employees, monitor product quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering teamwork and strong on-the-floor leadership.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in shipping.
• Previous experience in a lead hand or informal leadership role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by following all safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or behaviors and support corrective actions.
• Assist in coordinating daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
• Provide on-the-floor leadership, coaching, and support to team members.
• Help train new employees and support skill development across the crew.
• Communicate effectively with the Shipping Supervisor, maintenance, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
• Monitor product quality and assist with troubleshooting equipment or process issues.
• Support the implementation of operational initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Shipping

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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The hourly wage and bonus opportunities will vary based on position and shift.

You are a natural leader with the proven ability to adapt and remain flexible in various situations. Your strength lies in building resilient teams and fostering seamless communication that drives success. Proactive and driven, youdon’twait for opportunities — you create them. Whetherit’ssupporting new initiatives or helping implement process improvements, you consistently position yourself as a key contributor to progress. Your hands-on leadership and commitment to operational excellence make youa valuable assetto any team.

As the Shipping Lead , you will play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our shipping department. Reporting to theShipping Supervisor, you will work closely with team members and other departments to help meet production goals,maintainhigh safety standards, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.You’llbe a go‑to resource on the floor — leading by example, supporting your crew, and helping drive continuous improvement.

This is afull-time, Monday through Friday, first-shiftposition.

WhatYou’llDo:

• Promote andmaintaina strong safety culture by following all safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Identifyand report unsafe conditions or behaviors and support corrective actions.
• Assistin coordinating daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
• Provide on-the-floor leadership, coaching, and support to team members.
• Help train new employees and support skill development across the crew.
• Communicate effectively with the Shipping Supervisor, maintenance, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
• Monitor product quality andassistwith troubleshooting equipment or process issues.
• Support the implementation of operational initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

What You Bring:

• 1-3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in shipping.
• Previousexperience in alead handor informal leadership role.
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Bonus Points For:

• Prior experience in shipping or lumber manufacturing environment.
• Maintenance knowledge or mechanical aptitude.
• A passion for safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Ifyou’rea hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

At Canfor, diversity meansunderstanding, recognizing, and valuingthe differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for afair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.

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