Team Leader (Shipping/Receiving)

Rust-Oleum; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with %

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Shipping Team Lead in Columbus, GA to collaborate with shipper/receivers, guide the team, and ensure accurate shipping operations. You will handle documentation, leverage software tools, and help troubleshoot issues to maintain efficiency.

The role requires 4–7 years of related experience and strong MS Office skills. The position emphasizes cross-functional communication, reliability, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Four to seven years related shipping experience.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office; proficiency in Windows.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with shipper/receivers to prepare, receive, load, and unload shipments, ensuring smooth operations within the department.
• Ensure accurate and quality work by performing all shipping functions, including completing necessary documentation, utilizing relevant software and technology, and inspecting products for quality.
• Support and validate team efforts by answering questions, providing guidance, and confirming that tasks align with department standards and objectives.
• Communicate daily plans and priorities to the shipping team to meet departmental goals and maintain clear direction.
• Assist the shipping supervisor by providing regular feedback on workflow and recognizing when to escape issues for resolution.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with minimal assistance, independently resolving challenges as they arise.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Cross-train in production areas across the facility to ensure comprehensive operational knowledge.
• Work under minimal supervision, demonstrating reliability and accountability in daily tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Shipping operations

Quality documentation

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Windows OS

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Shipping Team Lead collaborates with shipper/receivers to ensure accurate and efficient shipping operations, provides guidance and support to the team, communicates priorities, and assists in troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts, all while working independently under minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with shipper/receivers to prepare, receive, load, and unload shipments, ensuring smooth operations within the department.
• Ensure accurate and quality work by performing all shipping functions, including completing necessary documentation, utilizing relevant software and technology, and inspecting products for quality.
• Support and validate team efforts by answering questions, providing guidance, and confirming that tasks align with department standards and objectives.
• Communicate daily plans and priorities to the shipping team to meet departmental goals and maintain clear direction.
• Assist the shipping supervisor by providing regular feedback on workflow and recognizing when to escape issues for resolution.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with minimal assistance, independently resolving challenges as they arise.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Cross-train in production areas across the facility to ensure comprehensive operational knowledge.
• Work under minimal supervision, demonstrating reliability and accountability in daily tasks.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

No formal education required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Four to seven years related experience and/or training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Proficient in Windows and MS Office products (Word, Excel, & Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Positive team player
• Knowledge of area operations and related safe work practices/procedures and demonstrated ability to coordinate work activities.

BENEFITS:

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.