Shipping Lead

We are seeking a Shipping Lead to join a client in Union City. This is a temp to hire position. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The position is 100% onsite.

Job Duties:

• Monitor daily workloads and strategically assign tasks to ensure efficient operations and timely order fulfillment.
• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day shipping activities to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and ongoing support to shipping team members.
• Promote a safe, productive, and collaborative work environment.
• Assist with process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and service levels.

Requirements:

• Experience operating material handling equipment, including pallet jacks, pallet stackers, and similar warehouse equipment preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds; assisted lifting equipment is available when needed.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends based on business needs.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse shipping, distribution, or logistics operations preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a lead, coordinator, or supervisory capacity preferred.
• Experience coordinating shipments through major carriers, including FedEx, UPS, DHL, and freight providers, with exposure to both domestic and international shipping processes.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of shipping procedures, logistics workflows, transportation documentation, and carrier compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), shipping software, and standard computer applications.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.