Shipping Lead - 2nd Shift: Team Mentor & Logistics

Hood-Container-1; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Atlanta, GA seeks a Shipping Lead for the 2nd shift to oversee shipping, warehouse operations, and freight documentation. This role requires leadership, strong communication, and Amtech system proficiency.

You will mentor a team, ensure safety and quality, train new shipping staff, and coordinate carrier loads while maintaining accurate paperwork and timely shipments. The position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience leading teams in shipping, warehouse, or manufacturing settings.
• Proficient in safely operating a Sit-down Forklift and a Roll Clamp Forklift.
• Train all new Shipping employees by ensuring all processes and procedures are followed.
• Assist in implementing all safety policies and procedures for the Shipping/Warehouse areas.
• Ensure all employees follow established safety practices and instructions.
• Ability to bill outbound freight and manage documentation.
• Proficient in basic PC use and shipping equipment operation.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. and work in varied temperature conditions (40°F to 120°F).

Responsibilities

• Shipping Orders: ensure policies are followed and shipments are accurate.
• Coordinate loads with carriers and update shipments as needed.
• Process paperwork for outgoing shipments accurately and procedurally.
• Assist in loading/unloading trucks and planning/billing shipping loads.
• Maintain dispatch and driving logs and liaise with customer service and production.
• Review production line-up and schedule appointments with customers.
• Ensure counts are accurate and orders are picked and shipped correctly.
• Audit all shipment documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Shipping operations

Team management

Amtech system

Freight documentation

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

PC proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Amtech system

Sit-down Forklift

Roll Clamp Forklift

Basic PC use

Job description

Hood Container Corporation in Atlanta, GA seeks a Shipping Lead for the 2nd shift to oversee shipping, warehouse operations, and freight documentation. This role requires leadership, strong communication, and Amtech system proficiency.

You will mentor a team, ensure safety and quality, train new shipping staff, and coordinate carrier loads while maintaining accurate paperwork and timely shipments. The position is full-time and on-site.