Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Overview

Sprout is a global IT hardware retirement provider for hyperscaler and enterprise clients. We leverage a nationwide footprint (and international partner network) combined with proprietary software to enable efficient end-to-end IT asset disposition with a focus on data-bearing devices from the client to the cloud. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with additional operations near Sacramento, Dallas, and Boston. Sprout provides software and services to clients in the form of our IT Asset Disposition, Certified Destruction, and Responsible Recycling solutions.

Since our founding as an electronic waste startup from a Duke University dorm room in 2014, we have been expanding at an average rate of >66% each year. By adhering to our 3 values (One Sprout, Deliver Excellence, and Integrity Matters), we are proud of our culture to move at #SproutSpeed to become the emerging leader in our industry. For more information, please visit:


The Terminal Operator at Sprout is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the ITAD terminal, overseeing the receipt, storage, and dispatch of electronic equipment. This position ensures that all activities comply with safety and regulatory standards while maintaining accuracy and efficiency throughout the processes.


Responsibilities

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to lead our dock operations. You'll oversee the team that checks in inbound loads of IT equipment, verifies counts against manifests, and stages and ships outbound orders on time. You'll also make sure every asset is tracked accurately from the moment it arrives. This role is ideal for someone who knows how to run a dock, keep a team moving, and hold a high bar for accuracy and security.

What You'll Do

• Supervise, schedule, and train the shipping and receiving team, including assigning daily tasks and managing shift coverage.
• Oversee check-in of inbound loads: verify skid and unit counts, document discrepancies or damage, and reconcile against BOLs and customer manifests.
• Maintain chain of custody for data-bearing and serialized assets, following security and compliance procedures (e.g., R2, e-Stewards, customer-specific requirements).
• Coordinate outbound shipments: picking, staging, packing, labeling, and carrier pickups, keeping dock dwell time low.
• Schedule inbound and outbound appointments with carriers, freight brokers, and internal teams.
• Ensure accurate, timely transactions in the WMS/ERP system and resolve inventory variances.
• Enforce safety standards, including forklift and pallet jack operation, PPE, and a clean, organized dock.
• Track and report on KPIs such as on-time shipping, receiving accuracy, throughput, and dwell time.
• Partner with operations, logistics, sales, and customer service to resolve shipping issues and meet customer commitments.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of BOLs, freight classes, LTL/FTL shipping, and carrier coordination.
• Experience with WMS or ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and basic proficiency in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and a track record of inventory accuracy.
• Forklift certification (or the ability to obtain it).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet in a warehouse environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in ITAD, electronics recycling, data center hardware, or 3PL environments.
• Familiarity with R2, ISO, or other compliance standards.
• Experience handling serialized or high-value inventory.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for an entire 8-hour shift.
• Willingness to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends if needed.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.