Shipping Lead

NRI 3PL; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits plan – chose the ben

Flexible and fun work environment – we

Internal opportunities – we believe in

Job summary

NRI 3PL in Los Angeles is seeking a Shipping Lead to guide the outbound team and ensure shipments meet client needs. You will train staff, coordinate labeling, and ensure on-time loading with the appropriate carrier. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and adherence to safety SOPs.

The position offers a Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule with starting pay of $23.00 per hour. Building strong communication and leadership skills will be essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years shipping experience; lead experience a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Oversee training and cross training of shipping staff
• Lead and delegate shipping tasks within SLA and vendor compliance
• Collaborate with Shipping Supervisor to plan labor based on forecast
• Ensure outbound products are loaded and shipped with the correct carrier
• Generate and apply correct retailer carton labels
• Consolidate shipment requirements per customer requests
• Follow NRI safety rules and SOPs
• Keep work areas safe, clean, and organized
• Perform other duties as requested

Job description

A Day in the Life

As a Shipping Lead, you will play an important part in leading the Outbound team by ensuring all outbound shipments are processed according to client and customer needs. This position will involve frequently lifting and moving boxes from 20 – 50 lbs. and wrapping pallets the entire shift. You’ll be working with products from awesome clients that are heavily involved in the active lifestyle.

The Following Schedule(s) Are Available For This Role

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

Starting Pay

$23.00 per hour

Location:
13200 S Broadway ave Los Angeles, CA 90061

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
• 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
• Ensure outbound product are loaded and shipped according to assigned carrier
• Ensure 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)
• Keep work and storage areas in a safe, clean, and tidy condition at all times
• Perform other duties as requested

Perks

• Employee benefits plan – chose the benefits that are right for you!
• Flexible and fun work environment – work hard and play hard!
• Internal opportunities – we believe in growing our own!

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.