Shipping Supervisor

Job Title: Shipping Supervisor Job Description

The Shipping Supervisor oversees the accuracy and timely execution of all shipping operations, ensuring that finished goods move efficiently, safely, and in compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. This role leads the shipping team, coordinates warehouse activities, and maintains strict adherence to company policies, quality requirements, and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of all outgoing shipments.

• Follow and enforce food safety, SQF, OSHA, and company policies and procedures throughout all shipping activities.

• Train, coach, and guide shipping employees on standard operating procedures, safety practices, and quality requirements.

• Provide feedback on new procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the shipping department.

• Lead the shipping team in performing cycle counts and participating in inventory projects.

• Execute various ERP system transactions related to shipping, inventory, and warehouse movements with high accuracy.

• Move materials within the warehouse as needed to support shipping, staging, and storage activities.

• Organize the finished goods warehouse to maintain order, maximize space, and ensure compliance with food safety and SQF policies.

• Properly label finished goods according to pick list instructions and verify that all labels match shipment requirements.

• Prepare sales order shipments and transfer products to the shipping staging area, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.

• Follow packing slip instructions carefully and verify the accuracy of product type, quantity, and related documentation.

• Review and maintain shipping documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal and external requirements.

• Report any non-conformances, discrepancies, or issues to the Department Manager in a timely manner.

• Load customer shipments onto trucks safely and in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as backup for the Shipping Manager as needed, providing leadership and decision-making support.

• Follow safety rules, including GMPs and HACCP guidelines, and ensure proper chocking of wheels and other safety measures.

• Collaborate with multiple departments to coordinate customer orders and ensure on-time, accurate fulfillment.

• Inspect outgoing shipments to confirm that materials meet specified requirements and quality standards.

• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for ongoing operations.

• Operate lift trucks and hand trucks to move, load, and unload materials safely and efficiently.

• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including checking in deliveries and verifying quantities and conditions.

• Carry out other duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of the warehouse and shipping functions.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in shipping and receiving operations.

• Hands-on experience with inventory management activities, including cycle counts and inventory projects.

• Forklift and lift truck operation experience, including safe handling of materials.

• Ability to operate hand trucks and other material-handling equipment safely.

• Strong attention to detail when following packing slips, pick lists, and shipping documentation.

• Ability to train, coach, and guide employees in shipping procedures and safety practices.

• Capability to perform ERP system transactions accurately for shipping and inventory processes.

• HazMat Certification.

• Knowledge of DOT regulations.

• Knowledge of IATA requirements.

• Familiarity with GMPs and HACCP rules and their application in a warehouse or food-related environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments to service customer orders.

• Reliability to work scheduled hours (8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.).

• Ability to maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company grooming requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or food distribution environment with SQF and food safety standards.

• Experience organizing finished goods warehouses to support efficient storage and retrieval.

• Comfort using computer systems and ERP platforms to manage orders, inventory, and shipping documentation.

• Strong communication skills for providing feedback and reporting non-conformances.

• Ability to support and occasionally step into a leadership role when backing up the Shipping Manager.

• Good coordination and comfort working with customers’ shipping requirements and schedules.

Why Work Here?

This role offers the opportunity to lead a key operational function within a structured, safety-focused environment that values food safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will work with a supportive team, collaborate across departments, and contribute directly to reliable customer service and efficient warehouse operations. The consistent daytime schedule supports work-life balance, while ongoing training and cross-functional exposure provide room for professional growth and skill development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a finished goods warehouse environment that supports food-related operations and adheres to SQF, food safety, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA standards. You will work primarily on-site during daytime shifts, typically 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with a focus on shipping, staging, and inventory activities. The position involves frequent use of lift trucks, forklifts, and hand trucks, as well as regular handling and movement of materials and finished goods. The environment emphasizes safety practices such as proper chocking of wheels and adherence to regulatory and internal procedures. A professional appearance, including being clean shaven, is required as part of the facility’s grooming and dress expectations to support hygiene and safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Northbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.