JOB DESCRIPTION

The Shipping Specialist is a hands-on leader responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing daily shipping and yard operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role ensures shipments move safely, accurately, and on time while supervising hourly staff, maintaining operational flow, and resolving real-time challenges. The Shipping Manager plays a critical role in enforcing safety standards, maintaining high service levels, and supporting overall warehouse operations. This position is 100% onsite and requires comfort working in both indoor and outdoor operational environments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily shipping, yard, and pickup operations

• Complete daily operational planning and staffing preparation prior to the team’s start time (7:00–8:00 AM)

• Assign work, manage stations, and ensure staffing coverage across shipping and yard activities

• Monitor shipping timelines and customer urgency to ensure on-time and accurate shipments

• Remove operational bottlenecks and resolve same-day issues as they arise

• Ensure freight shipments are completed accurately, including verification of BOLs, pallet accuracy, and shipping documentation

• Enforce safety procedures and maintain a safe, compliant warehouse and yard environment

• Supervise, coach, and support hourly warehouse and shipping staff

• Maintain clean and organized shipping, pallet, and yard areas

• Perform Shipping Specialist and Removal Technician tasks as needed to support operations

• Coordinate on-site pickup days, transport days, and staging of transported items

• Review shipping paperwork and photos; audit processes for accuracy and compliance

• Support employee training, retraining, and performance monitoring

• Monitor customer service performance and assist in resolving shipping-related issues, including lost or damaged items

• Coordinate schedules, manage call-offs, and ensure adequate coverage for time-sensitive tasks

• Communicate operational updates, personnel feedback, and improvement recommendations to leadership

• Participate in special projects and support broader warehouse operations as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, hands-on warehouse and yard environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to make real-time decisions and adjust plans as operational needs change
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to compliance
• Effective communication skills with both hourly staff and leadership
• Willingness to work onsite and remain actively involved in daily operations

Must-Haves:

• 2–5 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or shipping operations
• Prior supervisory or lead experience in an operational environment
• Strong safety mindset and experience enforcing safety protocols
• Ability to plan work and manage priorities under tight timelines
• Comfort working hands-on in a physical, warehouse and outdoor environment

Nice-to-Haves:

• Forklift certification
• Experience with outdoor logistics or yard operations
• Experience coordinating high-volume or time-sensitive shipping operations
• Familiarity with basic office productivity tools (email, spreadsheets, documentation)

EDUCATION

• Technical training or certifications related to logistics or warehouse operations are a plus

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Salary range: $50,000 – $53,000 annually
• Benefits package available (details provided during the interview process)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 100% onsite position located in Manheim, PA
• Warehouse and outdoor operational environment
• Standard business hours aligned with auction operations: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and hands-on physical activity throughout the day
• Exposure to varying weather conditions when working outdoors

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Onsite interview with Darin
• Virtual interview option available if needed

Onboarding: Criminal background check required prior to start