Steel Shipping Lead – 2nd Shift
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Steel Shipping Lead – 2nd Shift Location: Richmond, VAJob Type: Direct HireShift: 2nd ShiftStarting Pay: $26.00/hour, plus a $3.00/hour shift differential.
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, plus a $3.00/hour shift differential. Higher base pay may be available depending on experience.
We are hiring a Steel Shipping Lead to coordinate outbound material handling and shipment preparation in a structural steel manufacturing environment. This role combines hands-on loading operations with team leadership to ensure materials are handled safely, orders are accurate, and deliveries stay on schedule.
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Direct daily steel loading and shipping activities.
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Verify materials, markings, load tickets, and shipping paperwork before dispatch.
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Ensure steel is properly loaded, secured, and ready for transport.
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Coordinate shipment schedules with production, logistics, and shop personnel.
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Maintain shipping records using production and shipping software.
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Train team members and provide day-to-day operational guidance.
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Conduct daily safety meetings and reinforce safe material-handling practices.
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Identify ways to improve shipping accuracy, efficiency, and workflow.
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At least 5 years of experience in structural steel handling, shipping, or loadout operations.
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At least 2 years of team leadership or supervisory experience.
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Experience operating overhead cranes, telehandlers, vertical mast lifts, and forklifts.
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Familiarity with Tekla EPMgo or similar production and shipping software is preferred.
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Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and meet shipping deadlines.
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Commitment to workplace safety, material accuracy, and quality standards.
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Health, dental, and vision insurance.
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Retirement benefits.
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Opportunities for career development and advancement.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $54,080 a year
- 21% below the $68,210 median for Other jobs on Jobera (133,430 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 27, 2026
- First seen
- October 27, 2026
- Last seen
- November 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 6
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 54%
- Scored at
- November 3, 2026
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