Shipping Lead

Sprout; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprout is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead the shipping team in our Garland, TX facility. You will supervise forklift operations, manage daily staffing, and coordinate with other departments to maintain safety and quality while meeting customer deadlines.

The role requires an OSHA forklift certificate, strong data interpretation, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for 8 hours. Overtime, nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• OSHA forklift certificate.
• Two years of experience testing electronic products preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to interpret data and other forms of information.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively; ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Should be able to lift an object weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and move them to and from location areas.
• Ability to create and lead a supportive team-oriented work climate that enables shipping team members to develop professionally and that values diversity, promotes teamwork and collaboration, and emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, creativity, and cost effectiveness.
• Manage daily staffing and effective resource allocation to maximize process efficiency while meeting or exceeding customer SLA’s and meeting daily inbound/outbound schedule requirements.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with other departments to ensure that the facility can function as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Provide the business and technical leadership necessary to ensure both the department and facility meet and/or exceed goals in critical areas (Cost/Quality, System Utilization, Health, Safety and Environment).
• Manage, develop, and motivate direct reporting staff.
• Improve the inventory accuracy based on Cycle Count and Inventory Control process.
• Develop, implement, and maintain operational procedures and controls to ensure product meets customer required and recognized quality standards.
• Participation in and active promotion of all safety initiatives.
• Responsible for pulling and processing shop orders while maintaining efficiency.
• Responsible for ensuring all inbound and outbound loads are unloaded / loaded in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Data interpretation

Effective communication

Problem solving

Basic math

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Overview

Sprout is a growing Green company, we're a team on a mission to make a real difference in the world by upcycling leading technology, recycling unusable electronics and helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals. We believe in One Sprout, where teamwork and mutual support are paramount, driving us to win and lose together. Our commitment to Deliver Excellence means surpassing expectations every day for both internal and external customers. Integrity Matters at Sprout, with zero tolerance for dishonesty and a steadfast dedication to doing the right thing. We offer clear paths for career growth, cross-training opportunities, and a supportive community where hard work, flexibility, and respect are valued. Join us and be proud of the impact you make as part of a team dedicated to environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from location areas.
• Ability to create and lead a supportive team-oriented work climate that enables shipping team members to develop professionally and that values diversity, promotes teamwork and collaboration, and emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, creativity, and cost effectiveness.
• Manage daily staffing and effective resource allocation to maximize process efficiency while meeting or exceeding customer SLA’s and meeting daily inbound/outbound schedule requirements.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with other departments to ensure that the facility can function as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Provide the business and technical leadership necessary to ensure both the department and facility meet and/or exceed goals in critical areas (Cost/Quality, System Utilization, Health, Safety and Environment).
• Manage, develop, and motivate direct reporting staff.
• Improve the inventory accuracy based on Cycle Count and Inventory Control process.
• Develop, implement, and maintain operational procedures and controls to ensure product meets customer required and recognized quality standards.
• Participation in and active promotion of all safety initiatives.
• Responsible for pulling and processing shop orders while maintaining efficiency.
• Responsible for ensuring all inbound and outbound loads are unloaded / loaded in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• OSHA Forklift Certificate.
• Two years of experience testing electronic products is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to interpret data and other forms of information.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively; ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Should be able to lift an object weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for entire 8 hours shift.
• Able to work in non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
• Must be able to work overtime including nights and weekends as needed.
• Exposure to stress related to meeting strict deadlines.
• Moderate to high levels of noise.
• Exposure to lift truck traffic.
• Able to use wireless RF scan guns.