Shipping Lead: On-Time Fulfillment & Team Coach

Nortek Data Center Cooling; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Shipping Lead to oversee daily shipping operations in our Tennessee warehouse. You will ensure accurate picking, packing, and on-time shipping, while coordinating staff, schedules, and safety standards.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and hands-on involvement with forklift operations and warehouse systems to support timely order fulfillment and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Lead and coordinate daily shipping activities to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Oversee workload, supervise shipping staff, and maintain productivity.
• Verify accuracy of shipments, labels, and packing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Operate forklifts and manage warehouse systems as needed.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily shipping activities to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Assign workloads and monitor employee productivity within the shipping department.
• Verify accuracy of shipments, shipping documentation, labels, and packaging.
• Coordinate with warehouse, production, customer service, and transportation teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Train, coach, and support shipping associates on company procedures and safety requirements.
• Monitor inventory movement and investigate shipping discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and workplace safety standards.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as required.
• Maintain shipping records and update warehouse management systems.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and process improvements.
• Resolve shipping issues, carrier delays, and customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Monitor supplies and equipment needed for shipping operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Forklift Operation

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Shipping Lead to oversee daily shipping operations in our Tennessee warehouse. You will ensure accurate picking, packing, and on-time shipping, while coordinating staff, schedules, and safety standards.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and hands-on involvement with forklift operations and warehouse systems to support timely order fulfillment and continuous improvement.