Shipping Lead

Goebel Fixture Company•Hutchinson, MN

About The Position

Goebel Fixture Company is hiring a full-time Shipping Lead in Hutchinson, Minnesota. The role is responsible for preparing finished products for shipment, checking product quality and shipping documentation, coordinating outbound loads, and maintaining an organized shipping and warehouse area. The Shipping Lead also processes shipping transactions, works with shop supervision and production teams, supports safety initiatives, and helps direct and train department employees. The position is hands-on and physically demanding in a production setting, with regular standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting.

Requirements

Forklift certification; on-the-job training is available.
Basic knowledge of ERP systems and warehouse management tools, including handheld scanners.
Ability to read architectural and shop drawings.
Good analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
Motivation, teamwork, and the ability to contribute to a team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to direct labor when assigned additional help.
Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License and DOT health card.
Experience with UPS and hazardous shipping.
Previous leadership experience.
Completion of the Manufacturer’s Alliance Professional Team Leader Certification or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

Stage, organize, wrap, and package finished products in the designated shipping area to prepare them for dispatch and prevent damage.
Conduct final inspections to ensure products meet quality standards and are accurately labeled for shipping.
Generate and verify packing and load lists to confirm outbound shipments are complete and accurate.
Load and unload trucks safely, efficiently, and in an organized manner.
Operate lift trucks, pallet jacks, cargo bars, straps, dock plates, and hand and power tools safely.
Process UPS and other shipments.
Complete shipping-area forms, including ship tickets, ECRs, and waybills.
Perform WIP-to-Finished-Goods and other transactions in the ERP system.
Maintain inventories of shipping supplies and installation tools, and fill tool requests.
Organize and maintain warehouse space.
Coordinate schedules and loads with shop supervision.
Attend and contribute to production meetings.
Move trucks, trailers, and other company vehicles as needed.
Complete local deliveries.
Foster and enforce a positive safety environment and support company and plant safety initiatives.
Communicate professionally and delegate work among team members.
Collaborate effectively with management and peers.
Receive, organize, and prioritize work orders.
Review work for quality and compliance with requirements.
Train in all department duties and help ensure fellow employees understand their duties and responsibilities.
Complete purchase requisitions when required.
Collaborate with outside vendors and suppliers as needed.
Understand, follow, and promote processes and procedures.
Perform other work as assigned.