Shipping Lead - Manufacturing Industry

At Hood Container, we’re committed to delivering excellence—not just in packaging, but in every step of our operations. As our Shipping Lead, you’ll be responsible for driving shipping efficiency, coordinating team efforts, and ensuring products get to our customers safely, accurately, and on time.

• Lead the shipping team in loading finished goods accurately and efficiently to their correct destinations.

• Assign tasks and routes for local deliveries, pickups, and transfers.

• Ensure team readiness, equipment availability, and adherence to shipping schedules.

• Monitor team attendance, safety readiness, and compliance with all shipping procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Coach and support the team to meet and exceed expectations.

• Complete all shipping paperwork with accuracy—bills of lading, freight billing, and shipment tracking.

• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits, confirming results with the Shipping Manager.

• Ensure outbound freight is billed nightly and documented properly in the Amtech system.

• Notify Customer Service and Management of any delays, damages, or shortages.

• Coordinate with other departments to meet shipping and delivery goals.

• Support special projects and additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Experience leading teams in shipping, warehouse, or manufacturing settings

• Strong working knowledge of the Amtech system

• Ability to bill outbound freight and manage documentation

• 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)

✔ Competitive Pay & Benefits
Get rewarded with great pay, shift differential, and a robust benefits package. Learn more at hoodcontainer.com/benefits

✔ Growth Opportunities
Take charge of your career with on-the-job learning and leadership development.

✔ Team Culture That Works Together
Work with a group that values collaboration, respect, and getting the job done right.

✔ Purposeful Work in a Sustainable Industry
Join a company committed to innovation, safety, and environmental responsibility.

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill-to-market leader in containerboard, kraft paper, corrugated packaging, and high-impact retail displays. We combine the capabilities of a large company with the service of a family business.

At Hood Container, we are proud to build a team as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to grow with us.
Learn more at hoodcontainer.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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