Shipping Lead - 1st Shift - $26.00/hour - 7:00am-3:30pm Monday thru Friday

Atkore; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atkore in Cartersville, GA is hiring a Shipping Lead for the 1st shift (7:00am–3:30pm, M-F). The role leads shipping operations, coordinates subordinates, and ensures safe, efficient handling of materials, with lean/continuous improvement exposure preferred.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and shipping/receiving experience (2 years) or equivalent; PIT experience is a plus, along with ability to read tape measures. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years shipping/receiving experience or equivalent.
• PIT operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read tape measure.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday.
• Walk/stand for 10 hours in a non-climate-controlled plant.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Knowledge of safety practices and records keeping.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of subordinates.
• Participate in Atkore's safety program.
• Cross train in Shipping Department areas as required.
• Load material onto trucks safely.
• Maintain inventory and location records.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment and document shipments.
• Operate material-handling equipment and perform pre-use inspections.
• Support housekeeping and sanitation.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Process Improvement

Analyze Information

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 23, 2026

Locations

• Cartersville, GA 30184, USA
• Manufacturing
• Full‑Time
• Requisition #: SHIPP014270

Description

Shipping Lead - 1st Shift - $26.00/hour - 7:00am-3:30pm Monday thru Friday

Who we are looking for: We are currently searching for a Shipping Lead to be based out of Cartersville, GA. Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, this person will be responsible for performing many of the duties of the forklift driver, but they are also responsible for leading the work of others and participating in work related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies. Works with independence in carrying out duties with limited supervision. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate the activities of subordinates
• Actively participate in Atkore's safety program
• Cross train in different areas of the Shipping Department as required
• Ensure all processes are carried out with the required use of safety controls and PPE
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Load material onto trucks in a safe manner.
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.
• Receives credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity; placing materials in stock.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Documents product shipment by recording units shipped.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections; making operator repairs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Housekeeping and sanitation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of shipping/receiving experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and /or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
• Two years of PIT operation experience preferred
• Ability to read tape measure
• Ability to work scheduled shift Monday-Friday
• Ability to stand and work a 10-hour shift in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed
• Detail-Oriented
• Knowledge of computerized or automated system operations preferred
• Knowledge of record keeping practices preferred
• Knowledge of safety practices
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles preferred
• Skills in operating automotive, materials handling and office equipment
• Skills in lifting heavy packages and objects
• Time Management
• Process Improvement
• Analyze Information
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Who we are:

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader! As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $26.00/hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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