Structural Steel Shipping Supervisor

Qualdoc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc in Richmond, VA is seeking a hands-on Structural Steel Shipping Supervisor for a contract-to-hire role on 2nd shift. Starting pay is $26.00/hr with potential increases based on experience and a $3.00/hr shift differential.

You will lead a small team, oversee loadout, and coordinate outbound shipments at a fabrication facility. Responsibilities include directing daily shipping, ensuring safe lifting, verifying paperwork, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in structural steel shipping or material handling.
• 2+ years of team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, telehandlers, vertical mast lifts, and forklifts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet shipment deadlines.
• Commitment to workplace safety, accurate shipments, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily shipping and steel loadout activities.
• Oversee the safe loading, securing, and preparation of structural steel for transport.
• Check material identification, load quantities, and shipping paperwork for accuracy.
• Work with production, logistics, and shop personnel to coordinate outgoing deliveries.
• Maintain load tickets and shipment records using production and shipping software.
• Train and assist employees while supporting daily workflow and team performance.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and reinforce established safety procedures.
• Identify ways to improve shipping efficiency, accuracy, and overall operations.
• Remain actively involved in day-to-day material handling and loading activities.

Skills

Shipping supervision

Team leadership

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Communication

Safety focus

Multi-tasking

Tools

Tekla EPMgo

Job description

Structural Steel Shipping Supervisor

Location: Richmond, VA
Shift: 2nd Shift
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: Starting at $26.00/hr, with higher pay depending on experience, plus a $3.00/hr shift differential.

Position Overview

We are hiring a hands-on shipping supervisor to coordinate outbound structural steel materials at a fabrication facility. This role combines team leadership, equipment operation, shipment verification, and production coordination to keep steel deliveries safe, accurate, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily shipping and steel loadout activities.
• Oversee the safe loading, securing, and preparation of structural steel for transport.
• Check material identification, load quantities, and shipping paperwork for accuracy.
• Work with production, logistics, and shop personnel to coordinate outgoing deliveries.
• Maintain load tickets and shipment records using production and shipping software.
• Train and assist employees while supporting daily workflow and team performance.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and reinforce established safety procedures.
• Identify ways to improve shipping efficiency, accuracy, and overall operations.
• Remain actively involved in day-to-day material handling and loading activities.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in structural steel shipping or material handling.
• At least 2 years of team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience operating overhead cranes, telehandlers, vertical mast lifts, and forklifts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet shipment deadlines.
• Commitment to workplace safety, accurate shipments, and quality standards.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with Tekla EPMgo or comparable production and shipping software.