Shipping Lead - 1st Shift, Hands-On Warehouse Leader

RT London | Contract Furniture Manufacturing; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day one

PTO & holidays

HSA contribution

401(k) match

Life insurance

Referral program

Job summary

RT London, a domestic furniture manufacturer in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a hands-on Shipping Lead to run daily shipping, coordinate staff, and ensure accurate, safe product movement. This role supervises forklift operation, LTL/Ups shipments, and inventory control while promoting a safe, efficient warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include directing daily workflow, training the team, and maintaining records; overtime may be required on Fridays and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a clean record.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, or material handling.
• Ability to obtain/maintain forklift certification.
• Prior lead or team leadership is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail.
• Comfortable with computers and warehouse software/tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping activities to keep orders on schedule.
• Provide direction, support, and training to shipping/warehouse staff.
• Coordinate staging and preparation of finished products for shipment.
• Verify outgoing products against orders, bills of lading, and packing lists.
• Count, identify, and document products for shipment.
• Prepare and package products for LTL and UPS shipments.
• Use scanning equipment to transfer products between locations.
• Maintain accurate shipping and inventory records.
• Organize finished goods and materials in designated areas.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, yard trucks, and related equipment.
• Stage 53-foot trailers and coordinate loading of outgoing orders.
• Ensure products are secured and organized for transport.
• Inspect warehouse/shipping equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe shipping environment and follow procedures.
• Communicate shipping issues and delays to Shipping Supervisor.

Skills

Driver's License

Shipping experience

Forklift certification

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Warehouse scanning

LTL shipping

Pallet jack operation

53-foot trailer staging

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RT London, a domestic furniture manufacturer in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a hands-on Shipping Lead to run daily shipping, coordinate staff, and ensure accurate, safe product movement. This role supervises forklift operation, LTL/Ups shipments, and inventory control while promoting a safe, efficient warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include directing daily workflow, training the team, and maintaining records; overtime may be required on Fridays and Saturdays.