Shipping Supervisor - 2nd shift

AAF Latinoamérica; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AAF Latinoamérica is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to manage daily warehouse operations in Smithfield, NC on the 2nd shift. You will coordinate picking, shipping, and loading, maintain inventory accuracy, and serve as a liaison between warehouse teams and management.

The role requires forklift experience, strong communication, basic math, and computer skills to operate the warehouse management system and ensure safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in shipping.
• Must have experience driving a forklift.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to use a computer with accuracy.
• Must be able to operate a forklift, pallet jack, or hand cart.

Responsibilities

• Oversee picking, shipping, and loading processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the warehouse management system.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor performance of warehouse associates.
• Provide coaching and training on equipment, processes and safety.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety standards throughout the warehouse.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Basic math

Computer literacy

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management system

Job description

Description

The Shipping Supervisor supports daily warehouse operations within the shipping department, ensuring that materials, components, and finished goods move efficiently from picking and shipping. This role coordinates warehouse staff, maintains accurate inventory, ensures timely delivery of materials to staging areas, coordinates loading activities, and manages other warehouse needs. The Shipping Supervisor acts as a key link between warehouse operations, production teams, and management.

Location & Shift

Smithfield, NC – 2nd shift

Requirements

• Keep up with reports that notate orders to be pulled on a daily basis.
• Use computer to check inventory levels.
• Be sure all LTLs are complete.
• Be sure that reports show stock in storage in both buildings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Oversee picking, shipping, and loading processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the warehouse management system.
• Investigate and elevate inventory discrepancies.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor performance of warehouse associates.
• Train team members on equipment, processes, and safety procedures.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to build a high performing team.
• Serve as the go-to resource for operational questions and problem solving.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety standards throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure proper operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse environment.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or process gaps to management.
• Verify accuracy of incoming materials and outgoing shipments.
• Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and traceability of materials.
• Support quality control processes related to material handling and storage.

Knowledge / Experience

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in shipping.
• Must have experience driving a forklift.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to use a computer with accuracy.
• Must be able to operate a forklift, pallet jack, or hand cart.

Education Requirement

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses or Certifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.