Shipping Operations Lead — Fast-Paced Warehouse

Southern Hobby Distribution, LLC; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Hobby Distribution, LLC Shipping Lead is responsible for overseeing all outbound shipping processes to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality order fulfillment. This role supports the performance and daily operations of the shipping team, focusing on maintaining workflow and verifying shipment accuracy to meet SHD standards.

Responsibilities include 100% checks, loading coordination, FedEx packing, and resolving bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the shipping process and support shipping team members during daily operations.
• Stay abreast of shipping procedural updates, modifications and multi-point communications with leadership.
• Ensure all outbound orders are properly packed, labeled, and meet shipment SLA and SHD standards (Same Day, Next Day, 2-Day Ground, Air etc.).
• Confirm that order tickets, packing slips, and shipping labels align 100% of the time including weights and dimensions, as well as carrier selection.
• Perform 100% checks to ensure accuracy and completeness before orders are loaded.
• Direct down-stackers in loading, closing, and preparing trucks for daily outbound shipments.
• Ensure outbound FedEx orders are packed, labelled and palletized correctly.
• Monitor shipping station workflow and assist in resolving process bottlenecks or delays.
• Support documentation and secure handling of all Will Call/Walk-in customer pickups
• Support documentation and secure handling of all LTL/FTL carrier pickups
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; enforce end-of-day 5S housekeeping practices
• Review end-of-day shipping reports to confirm all outbound orders are complete and accurate; coordinate with the Production Lead to ensure all required orders are marked as shipped in the system
• Ensure regular, reliable attendance
• Assist with quarterly and yearly inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Stress management

Safety procedures

Following directions

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Southern Hobby Distribution, LLC Shipping Lead is responsible for overseeing all outbound shipping processes to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality order fulfillment. This role supports the performance and daily operations of the shipping team, focusing on maintaining workflow and verifying shipment accuracy to meet SHD standards.

Responsibilities include 100% checks, loading coordination, FedEx packing, and resolving bottlenecks.