Steel Shipping Lead – 2nd Shift

Steel Shipping Lead – 2nd Shift

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.

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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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.

Qualifications

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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.

Benefits

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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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.