Shipping Lead: Fast-Paced Materials & Logistics

Mittera; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Policies

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Temperature-Controlled Work Env.

Advancement Opportunities

8 Hour Shifts

Job summary

Mittera in Wisconsin Beaver Dam is seeking a Material Handler - Shipping Lead to coordinate daily shipping activities while performing material handling duties in a fast-paced print manufacturing environment.

You will lead the shipping team, train new hires, maintain accuracy in bills of lading, and ensure on-time, safe shipments by collaborating with Production, Finishing, Inventory, Mailing, and Transportation teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of shipping, warehouse, logistics, or material handling experience.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, shipping instructions, bills of lading, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping priorities and workflow to ensure on-time customer deliveries.
• Review shipping schedules and communicate shipment requirements to team members.
• Verify shipment accuracy, quantities, pallet counts, and shipping documentation before loading.
• Load and unload LTL, truckload, parcel, and mail shipments safely and efficiently.
• Ensure Bills of Lading, pallet control sheets, shipping logs, and carrier documentation are completed accurately.
• Stage finished goods for shipment and maintain organized dock locations.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, damaged freight, and inventory issues.
• Coordinate with carriers regarding pickup schedules and special shipping requirements.
• Assist in tracing delayed or lost shipments and supporting claim documentation when necessary.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to Shipping Material Handlers.
• Train new employees on shipping procedures, safety requirements, equipment operation, and workflow expectations.
• Monitor productivity and work assignments to maintain efficient dock operations.
• Promote teamwork and maintain positive communication across shifts and departments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact when the Shipping Supervisor or Manager is unavailable.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with implementation.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wrappers, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper tracking, labeling, and documentation.
• Verify incoming and outgoing material counts and report discrepancies immediately.
• Support production and finishing departments by ensuring materials are delivered where needed.
• Inspect pallets and shipments for quality, damage, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.
• Enforce established shipping procedures, SOPs, and safety policies.
• Conduct daily forklift inspections and ensure equipment is operating safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized shipping dock and warehouse environment.
• Participate in safety meetings, observations, and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure OSHA, company safety, and customer compliance requirements are followed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Leadership abilities

Communication

Troubleshooting

Shipping software

Inventory systems

MS Office

Training & mentoring

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Mittera in Wisconsin Beaver Dam is seeking a Material Handler - Shipping Lead to coordinate daily shipping activities while performing material handling duties in a fast-paced print manufacturing environment.

You will lead the shipping team, train new hires, maintain accuracy in bills of lading, and ensure on-time, safe shipments by collaborating with Production, Finishing, Inventory, Mailing, and Transportation teams.