Shipping Operations Lead

prattexternalcareersite; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Wisconsin seeks a Shipping Supervisor to oversee and coordinate shipping activities, verify records, and prepare items for shipment. You will study notices and orders to determine priorities, routes, and methods, ensuring accuracy and timely schedules.

The role requires forklift certification, shipping experience, and at least one year of supervisory readiness; strong leadership and compliance with safety standards are essential. This position offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ experience as a Forklift Operator with certification.
• One year shipping experience.
• College and/or related technical experience.
• One year supervisory experience as a manager of at least five people.
• Four years experience in the corrugated box industry (will train).

Responsibilities

• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in trucks and lays out position of shipment.
• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to schedules and state limits.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications and seals loaded truck doors.
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or service facility.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance report.
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
• Compiles records of unfilled orders.
• Posts weight and shipping charges.
• Prepares bills of lading.
• May assist workers in shipping and receiving activities.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift Operator experience with certification

One year shipping experience

College and/or related technical experience

One year supervisory experience (5+ people)

Four years experience in corrugated box industry (will train)

Job description

Pratt Industries in Wisconsin seeks a Shipping Supervisor to oversee and coordinate shipping activities, verify records, and prepare items for shipment. You will study notices and orders to determine priorities, routes, and methods, ensuring accuracy and timely schedules.

The role requires forklift certification, shipping experience, and at least one year of supervisory readiness; strong leadership and compliance with safety standards are essential. This position offers competitive benefits.