Shipping Supervisor

Pilgrim's • Nacogdoches, TX

10d

About The Position

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for supervising processes and procedures in the receiving and shipping department. This role ensures that goods are verified against shipment records and oversees inspection of received goods, documentation of damaged or defective items, and resolution records for quantity and weight discrepancies. The supervisor records the time, date, quantity, source, and destination of materials received or shipped. This position requires willingness to work second shift.

The role supervises shipping personnel and coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition. It also plans shipment priorities, work assignments, routing, loading arrangements, and shipping methods in line with schedules, procedures, and weight limits. The supervisor inspects loading operations and material-handling equipment, directs shipments to storage and work areas, maintains shipping records, and provides training and guidance to employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 3 years of directly related experience.
• Must be willing to work second shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees who verify and record incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure shipments are accurate, complete, and in good condition.
• Supervise employees who count, weigh, and identify items in the receiving and shipping department.
• Review shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and required shipping methods.
• Determine shipment space requirements and placement in boxcars and trucks.
• Determine truck routing and legal load limits according to schedules and state weight limits.
• Inspect loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications.
• Seal loaded boxcars and truck doors.
• Inspect material-handling equipment for defects and notify maintenance personnel or an outside service facility when repairs are needed.
• Direct movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platforms to storage and work areas.
• Compile records of unfilled orders.
• Post weights and shipping charges.
• Prepare bills of lading.
• Provide supervision, training, scheduling, and guidance to shipping personnel.
• Record the time, date, quantity, source, and destination of materials received or shipped.
• Oversee inspection of received goods and records of damaged or defective items and quantity or weight discrepancies.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, or other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary range of $60,591–$73,618.20.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company's tri-annual discretionary bonus plan; bonus amounts vary and are subject to program terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs supporting professional and career growth.

What This Job Offers

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