Shipping Lead - Second Shift

Alexandria Moulding; Pittston, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,237,000 - 70,258,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Building Products (U.S. Lumber, SBP brands) is seeking a Second Shift Shipping Lead to oversee outbound shipping operations in a fast-paced building materials yard.

You will lead Shipping Coordinators, ensure accurate order fulfillment, safe loading, and on-time delivery from 3pm to 11:30pm. Responsibilities include resolving order issues, maintaining documentation, and directing loading activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations (building materials preferred).
• Prior leadership or lead experience required.
• Strong knowledge of BOLs, PODs, and shipping documentation.
• Experience operating forklifts and yard jockey equipment.
• Familiarity with DOT and ELD compliance preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Address any issues with orders prior to leaving the yard and direct team to repull orders if necessary
• Document any order issues and report them to Operations Manager
• Ensure all trucks are loaded accurately and damage free in a timely manner
• Check all trucks when completed
• This is a working lead position so truck loading will be part of daily responsibilities
• Report any incidents or safety concerns to Operations Manager and enter incidents into Timber
• Direct loading team to clean loading area after all loads are completed
• Assign orders to be pulled for the next delivery once all loads are completed

Skills

Shipping experience

Leadership

Shipping documentation

Forklift operation

DOT/ELD familiarity

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

U.S. Lumber, an SBP Brand, is currently looking for a Second Shift Shipping Lead to join our VALUES based organization. The Shipping Lead oversees daily outbound shipping operations within a building materials distribution environment. This role ensures accurate order fulfillment, safe and efficient loading, and on-time delivery while leading Shipping Coordinators and supporting overall yard and warehouse operations. The Shipping Lead plays a key role in maintaining documentation accuracy, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Hours: Monday-Friday 3pm - 11:30pm

Hourly Rate - $21/hr

Responsibilities:

• Address any issues with orders prior to leaving the yard and direct team to repull orders if necessary
• Document any order issues and report them to Operations Manager
• Ensure all trucks are loaded accurately and damage free in a timely manner
• Check all trucks when completed
• This is a working lead position so truck loading will be part of daily responsibilities
• Report any incidents or safety concerns to Operations Manager and enter incidents into Timber
• Direct loading team to clean loading area after all loads are completed
• Assign orders to be pulled for the next delivery once all loads are completed

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations (building materials preferred)
• Prior leadership or lead experience required
• Strong knowledge of BOLs, PODs, and shipping documentation
• Experience operating forklifts and yard jockey equipment
• Familiarity with DOT and ELD compliance preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales, Amerhart and OrePac. We serve 50 states in the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 61 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVEyour future at Specialty Building Products!

Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1stof the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• PLUS ADDITIONAL PERKS!

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

Specialty Building Productsis an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.