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Shipping Lead

Canfor


Job Location:

El Dorado, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (13 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting ID:29695
Position Type: Regular
City:El DoradoAR United States
Location:Iron Mountain Sawmill

The hourly wage and bonus opportunities will vary based on position and shift.

You are a natural leader with the proven ability to adapt and remain flexible in various situations. Your strength lies in building resilient teams and fostering seamless communication that drives success. Proactive and driven youdontwait for opportunities you create them. Whetheritssupporting new initiatives or helping implement process improvements you consistently position yourself as a key contributor to progress. Your hands-on leadership and commitment to operational excellence make youa valuable assetto any team.

As theShippingLead you will play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our shipping department. Reporting to theShipping Supervisor you will work closely with team members and other departments to help meet production goalsmaintainhigh safety standards and ensure smooth day-to-day a go-to resource on the floor leading by example supporting your crew and helping drive continuous improvement.

This isafull-time Monday through Friday first-shiftposition.

WhatYoullDo:

  • Promote andmaintaina strong safety culture by following all safety policies procedures and OSHA regulations.
  • Identifyand report unsafe conditions or behaviors and support corrective actions.
  • Assistin coordinating daily production activities to meet safety quality and output targets.
  • Provide on-the-floor leadership coaching and support to team members.
  • Help train new employees and support skill development across the crew.
  • Communicate effectively with the Shipping Supervisor maintenance and other departments to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
  • Monitor product quality andassistwith troubleshooting equipment or process issues.
  • Support the implementation of operational initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

What You Bring:

  • 1-3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferably in shipping.
  • Previousexperience in alead handor informal leadership role.
  • Strong communicationand interpersonal skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid drivers license.

Bonus Points For:

  • Prior experience in shipping or lumber manufacturing environment.
  • Maintenance knowledge or mechanical aptitude.
  • A passion for safety teamwork and continuous improvement.

Ifyourea hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take the next step in your career we want to hear from you. Click apply today!

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity creativity innovation and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable focusing on qualifications and experience.

At Canfor diversity meansunderstanding recognizing and valuingthe differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity creativity innovation and competitive advantage. Therefore we strive for afair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicants qualifications and experience.


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Canfor is a global leader in producing sustainable wood-building solutions. Canfor is driving the demand for green building products around the world.

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