Shipping Lead - 2nd Shift

Hood Container Corporation • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a motivated leader with a strong background in shipping, manufacturing, or warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a team, strong communication skills, and proficiency in the Amtech system. You should be detail-oriented, capable of handling freight documentation, and able to ensure smooth, efficient shipping operations while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED require.
• Experience leading teams in shipping, warehouse, or manufacturing settings.
• Proficient in safely operating a Sit-down Forklift and a Roll Clamp Forklift.
• Proficient in basic PC use and shipping equipment operation.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. and work in varied temperature conditions (40°F to 120°F)

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in the Amtech system.
• Detail-oriented, capable of handling freight documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assures policies and procedures are maintained and followed.
• Make sure that all shipments are double-checked for accuracy.
• Process paperwork for outgoing shipments, accurately and procedurally correct.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Assist in planning and billing shipping loads.
• Identify best carrier solutions.
• Coordinate loads with carriers.
• Follow up with carrier to ensure loads have been delivered.
• Maintain and record dispatch and driving logs.
• Interact with customer service and production for smooth, total quality order shipments from all shipping facilities, update with changes as necessary.
• Review Production line-up; and schedule appointments with customers.
• Responsible for the accuracy and confirmation that all counts are accurate.
• Assure that correct orders are picked up and shipped correctly.
• Audit all shipment documentation.
• Assist in unloading of raw materials and check all materials against the shipping receipt and the order.
• Receive and review purchase orders (PO’s) to verify shipping requirements, coordinate order fulfillment, and ensure timely processing.
• Check all counts by measurement or hand counting.
• Immediately notify Supervisor of any shortages or damages.
• Share in the responsibility for plant condition, storing of goods in the appropriate locations so items can easily be retrieved when needed.
• Checks for neatness and cleanliness.
• Participate in monthly physical inventory procedures.
• Assures accuracy of plant inventory.
• Mentor, train, and set an example to general laborers.
• Train all new Shipping employees by ensuring all processes and procedures are followed.
• Provide training and instruction for all laborers who are using lift trucks and certified in their use.
• Assist in implementing all safety policies and procedures for the Shipping/Warehouse areas.
• Ensure all employees follow established safety practices and instructions.
• Complete mandatory training and attending staff meetings.
• Supervise shipping department in absence of Shipping Manager
• Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor or other leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED