Shipping Lead

Nutricost; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutricost is seeking a dependable Shipping Lead in Greensboro, NC, to manage daily fulfillment operations in the warehouse. This role is essential for ensuring all shipments are completed accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will have prior warehouse experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include assigning orders, training staff, and managing inventory processes. A college education is preferred, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This position operates in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, professional, and respectful communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fulfillment operations within the warehouse.
• Assign and prioritize orders for daily fulfillment.
• Train and organize staff to meet daily fulfillment goals.
• Manage low-inventory processes and coordinate replenishment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual communication

Education

College education preferred

Job description

Overview

Position Summary We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Shipping Lead to oversee daily fulfillment operations within our warehouse. This role is responsible for coordinating order processing, supporting warehouse staff, and ensuring all shipments are completed accurately and on time in accordance with company standards. The ideal candidate has prior warehouse experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign and prioritize orders for daily fulfillment
• Communicate with the order printing team to ensure all orders are printed accurately
• Review and resolve system errors preventing order printing (e.g., allocation or replenishment issues)
• Maintain clean and accurate order queues

Team Leadership & Workflow Oversight

• Delegate orders and assign staff to appropriate stations for efficient operations
• Ensure employees remain at their assigned stations; proactively provide materials, retrieve items, and resolve mispicks
• Direct, train, and organize staff to meet daily fulfillment goals
• Ensure all orders are processed and packed according to company policy

Performance & Communication

• Identify operational issues, implement solutions, and provide constructive feedback to staff
• Communicate daily updates, timelines, and expectations to leadership
• Proactively report potential delays, staffing needs, or overtime requirements
• Maintain the goal of processing and shipping all orders received the same day

Training & Staff Development

• Ensure all team members are properly trained in their daily responsibilities
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to improve team performance

Shipping & Carrier Coordination

• Monitor carrier pickups and communicate delays to leadership in a timely manner

Inventory & Operational Support

• Oversee daily return management and wholesale order processing
• Ensure workstations are fully stocked with necessary materials
• Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager on supply needs

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams to:
• Support daily and mass replenishment efforts
• Coordinate staffing for inventory receiving and inbound transfers
• Report technical issues, software needs, and equipment malfunctions
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness and maintenance standards are upheld

Inventory Control

• Manage low-inventory processes, including transfers and replenishment coordination
• Perform weekly cycle counts of low inventory items
• Report discrepancies promptly to leadership

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• College education preferred but not required
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, professional, and respectful communication skills
• Bi-Lingual Preferred

Key Attributes

• Punctual, dependable, and highly accountable
• Strong work ethic and commitment to team success
• Ability to lead by example and support staff effectively
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including arriving before staff and staying later as needed
• Comfortable in a key-holder role with responsibility for opening/closing operations

Work Environment

• Fast-paced warehouse setting
• Requires standing, walking, and lifting throughout the shift