Shipping Specialist

Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Shipping Specialist to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of customer orders. You will supervise shipping and packaging operations and maintain high quality and compliance standards.

The role requires 2–5 years of warehouse/receiving experience, leadership, and familiarity with international shipping and carriers. The team collaborates with warehouse, logistics, and customer service to deliver essential equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree in supply chain or logistics is a plus.
• Two to five years of warehouse or receiving experience, plus prior leadership experience.
• Experience with international shipping and export compliance.
• Experience with commercial carriers (UPS, FedEx, LTL).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor shipping and packaging performance.
• Inspect outgoing shipments for quality and accuracy.
• Coordinate carrier pickups and dock operations; resolve shipping issues.
• Maintain shipping documentation (bills of lading, packing lists, labels).
• Oversee inventory levels for shipping supplies and perform reconciliations.
• Enforce safety protocols and standard operating procedures in shipping.
• Investigate shipment discrepancies, damages, or delays.
• Train and coach shipping staff to maintain standards and efficiency.
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and customer service teams for seamless operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Warehouse operations

Shipping & receiving

International shipping

Compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma

College degree in supply chain or logistics (preferred)

Tools

Carrier services (UPS/FedEx/LTL)

Job description

AV1 Warehouse
Virginia Beach, VA 23453, USA

• Travel Required : No

Description

ADS, Inc. began more than 20 years ago by outfitting Navy SEALS with quality dive equipment, and today we're proud to manage 3,000 supplier partnerships and over 50,000 products.

Position Overview: The Shipping Specialist ensures the accurate and timely fulfillment of customer orders, supervises shipping and packaging operations, and maintains the highest standards of quality and compliance. This role is critical to our mission of delivering essential equipment to those who protect our nation.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Monitor all shipping and packaging performance
• Inspect outgoing shipments to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met
• Coordinate carrier pickups, manage dock operations, and resolve shipping issues promptly
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation (bills of lading, packing lists, carrier labels)
• Oversee inventory levels for shipping supplies and conduct regular reconciliations
• Enforce safety protocols and standard operating procedures within the shipping department
• Investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies, damages, or delays
• Train and coach shipping staff to maintain operational standards and efficiency
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure seamless operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma; a college degree in supply chain or logistics is a plus.
• Two to five years of warehouse or receiving experience, plus prior leadership experience.
• Experience with international shipping and export compliance.
• Experience with commercial carriers (UPS, FedEx, LTL)
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Hourly Range: $20 to $35 plus overtime

The salary range represents the estimated base compensation for this role. The actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s education, experience, and skills.

ADS provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

• company-sponsored 401(k)
• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Additional offerings such as healthcare and dependent day care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and well-being resources such as the employee assistance program and fitness plans, are also available.

ADS believes that a diverse work environment leads to bigger thinking and more creative solutions to our customers' problems and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identification, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We strive to represent our community with a workforce diverse in gender and ethnicity.

We actively seek out veterans and the disabled for opportunities at ADS.

Travel Required

No .

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