Shipping Lead

Position Title: Shipping Lead

Department: Shipping
Reports to: Shipping Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Shipping Team Member is responsible for supporting shipping kitting and inventory processes to ensure accurate and timely delivery of parts and materials to customers. This role may perform a variety of tasks across picking packing kitting and material handling while maintaining quality standards workplace safety and effective communication across departments.

This role may also function as a Shipping Lead when designated providing day-to-day coordination direction and support to team members within the Shipping department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Accurately pick pack kit and prepare orders for shipment

- Verify part numbers quantities and overall quality prior to shipment

- Ensure packaging materials are appropriate to protect items during transport

- Load unload and move materials using appropriate equipment

- Operate forklifts and stock chasers (Harper Industries certified or ability to obtain certification upon hire)

- Assist with inventory organization cycle counts and material staging

- Coordinate with team members regarding part availability and shipment timelines

- Maintain a clean and organized work area

- Follow all safety procedures and company policies

- Communicate delays shortages or issues to appropriate personnel

- Perform work in both indoor and outdoor environments depending on assigned tasks

Additional Responsibilities When Designated as Shipping Lead:

- Coordinate daily shipping workflow to ensure timely and accurate outbound shipments

- Assign and prioritize daily tasks based on production schedules and customer deadlines

- Verify shipment accuracy against packing lists sales orders and bills of lading

- Coordinate carrier pickups freight scheduling and parcel shipments

- Assist with preparing shipping documentation labels and carrier paperwork

- Monitor staging areas to ensure orders are organized and ready for shipment

- Train and support team members on shipping processes safety procedures and documentation requirements

- Communicate shipment priorities and issues with production customer service and carrier partners

- Identify process inefficiencies and support improvements to workflow and organization

- Serve as the point of contact for day-to-day shipping questions in the absence of the Shipping Supervisor

- Support loading and unloading of trucks as needed

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to read a tape measure accurately

- Ability to read and follow work instructions part numbers and shipping documentation

- Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment

- Willingness to be cross-trained in multiple areas

- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic in a team setting

- Ability to operate or learn material handling equipment (forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain)

- Basic understanding of warehouse shipping or inventory processes preferred

- Embodies organizational core values (authentic driven humble trustworthy)

Additional Qualifications for Shipping Lead):

- Prior experience in shipping logistics warehouse or transportation coordination

- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment

- Experience with shipping systems carrier portals or ERP systems preferred

- Ability to lead by example and support team performance

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent experience considered

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs regularly

- Ability to lift over 50 lbs with assistance (team lift or mechanical aid)

- Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift

- Frequent bending reaching and twisting throughout the shift

- Occasional kneeling crouching and climbing

- Ability to use hands for handling grasping and manipulating parts and packaging materials

- Must have visual ability to read job orders identify part numbers and inspect for quality

- Must have adequate hearing to maintain awareness of surroundings including equipment and vehicle traffic

Work Environment:

- Exposure to varying temperatures depending on work area

- Outdoor responsibilities may include frequent exposure to all weather conditions (rain snow heat cold)

- Indoor tasks may include occasional exposure to temperature fluctuations

- Fast-paced warehouse and outdoor work environment

- Frequent interaction with team members and equipment traffic

- Requires clear and effective communication in person and when needed via phone

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment with Harper Industries is contingent upon successfully passing:

- Pre-employment background check

- Pre-employment drug screening

Harper Industries Inc. (HII) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

The above statements describe the working conditions and physical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.