Shipping Supervisor - Weekend Morning Shift

Zekelman Industries • Rochelle, IL

2d • $71,000 - $124,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Shipping Supervisor at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will oversee daily warehouse and shipping operations within the plant to ensure efficient material handling, order fulfillment, inventory management, and shipping logistics. You will help maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing warehouse environment while partnering with production, quality, and logistics teams to support customer satisfaction. This role is onsite and located in Rochelle, IL. Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6PM-6AM

Requirements

• 3+ years of warehouse and shipping experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment; steel or pipe/tube experience preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of shipping operations, inventory control, and logistics; ERP or WMS experience preferred.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations, forklift operation, and warehouse safety best practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate material-handling equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to make quick, effective decisions under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• steel or pipe/tube experience preferred.
• ERP or WMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and coach warehouse and shipping personnel to meet production and delivery goals.
• Coordinate timely loading, unloading, and dispatch of shipments to support on-time delivery to customers.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels by conducting cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
• Ensure proper storage, staging, and movement of materials and finished goods within the warehouse.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety policies to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve shipping and warehouse efficiency, reduce errors, and lower costs.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, inventory, and warehouse activities using ERP/WMS tools.
• Partner with production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the maintenance and proper operation of forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low-cost, high-quality options.
• Tuition assistance program to support continued education and professional development.
• Paid vacation and holidays to support work–life balance.
• Employee loyalty awards and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees