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NRI 3PL

Warehouse Shipping Lead

Henderson, NV · On-site

$21/hr

A Day in the Life As a Shipping Lead, you will play an important part in leading the Outbound team by ensuring all outbound shipments are processed according to client and customer needs. This ...

UFP Industries

Shipping Lead

Woodburn, OR · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

Job Summary The Shipping and Receiving Lead coordinates the incoming and outgoing shipment of ... Coordinates and schedules all outbound loads and coordinates with sales and production * Determines ...

UFP Industries

Shipping Lead

Woodburn, OR · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

Job Summary The Shipping and Receiving Lead coordinates the incoming and outgoing shipment of ... Coordinates and schedules all outbound loads and coordinates with sales and production * Determines ...

Probo Medical

Shipping Lead

Fishers, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

The Shipping Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily shipping operations, ensuring orders are ... Coordinate outbound shipments, ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and documentation. * Supervise ...

Probo Medical

Shipping Lead

Fishers, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

The Shipping Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily shipping operations, ensuring orders are ... Coordinate outbound shipments, ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and documentation. * Supervise ...

GRIT STAFFING

Shipping Lead

Clifton, NJ · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

Role Overview: The Shipping Lead plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the ... outbound shipments, and maintaining strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and food safety ...

By Light Professional IT Services LLC

Shipping Lead

Mclean, VA · On-site

$18.25 - $22.75/hr

We have an opening for a Shipping Lead overseeing shipping operations and ensures compliance with ... Maintains inbound and outbound cargo files as directed * Assists in the segregation of hazardous ...

Bryllan LLC

Shipping & Logistics Lead

Brighton, MI · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

The Role The Shipping & Logistics Lead is responsible for leading outbound shipping operations and supporting the end-to-end flow of materials across the facility. This role ensures all materials are ...

Biovire

Shipping & Logistics Lead

Brighton, MI

$17.25 - $21.50/hr

The Role The Shipping & Logistics Lead is responsible for leading outbound shipping operations and supporting the end-to-end flow of materials across the facility. This role ensures all materials are ...

Biovire

Shipping & Logistics Lead

Brighton, MI · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

The Role The Shipping & Logistics Lead is responsible for leading outbound shipping operations and supporting the end-to-end flow of materials across the facility. This role ensures all materials are ...

Biovire

Shipping & Logistics Lead

Brighton, MI · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

The Role The Shipping & Logistics Lead is responsible for leading outbound shipping operations and supporting the end-to-end flow of materials across the facility. This role ensures all materials are ...

Perdue Farms

Shipping - Lead

Accomac, VA

$17.75 - $22.25/hr

Summary Join our team as a Shipping & Receiving Associate Lead, where you'll help drive safe ... In this leadership role, you'll coordinate and support associates handling inbound and outbound ...

Perdue Farms

Shipping - Lead

Accomac, VA · On-site

$17.75 - $22.25/hr

Summary Join our team as a Shipping & Receiving Associate Lead, where you'll help drive safe ... In this leadership role, you'll coordinate and support associates handling inbound and outbound ...

Perdue Farms

Shipping - Lead

Accomac, VA · On-site

$17.75 - $22.25/hr

SummaryJoin our team as a Shipping & Receiving Associate Lead, where you?ll help drive safe ... In this leadership role, you?ll coordinate and support associates handling inbound and outbound ...

Perdue Farms

Shipping - Lead

Accomac, VA · On-site

$17.75 - $22.25/hr

Summary Join our team as a Shipping & Receiving Associate Lead, where you'll help drive safe ... In this leadership role, you'll coordinate and support associates handling inbound and outbound ...

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How much do outbound shipping lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for outbound shipping lead in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Outbound Shipping Lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Outbound Shipping Lead, you need strong organizational skills, experience in logistics or warehouse operations, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory tracking software, and shipping platforms like FedEx or UPS is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help you coordinate teams and resolve issues efficiently. These skills ensure timely, accurate shipments, smooth workflow, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced shipping environment.

What are some common challenges faced by an Outbound Shipping Lead, and how can they be effectively managed?

As an Outbound Shipping Lead, you may encounter challenges such as tight shipping deadlines, last-minute order changes, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure accurate and timely shipments. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities are crucial in overcoming these obstacles. Building strong relationships with warehouse staff, carriers, and customer service teams can also help streamline processes and minimize errors, resulting in a smoother shipping operation.

What are Outbound Shipping Leads?

Outbound Shipping Leads are responsible for overseeing the process of shipping goods from a warehouse or distribution center to customers or retailers. Their duties include coordinating shipments, supervising shipping staff, ensuring orders are packed and labeled correctly, and maintaining shipping records. They play a key role in ensuring that all outbound shipments are accurate, timely, and comply with company policies and regulations. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential for this role. Outbound Shipping Leads also work closely with other departments to resolve issues and improve shipping processes.

What does a shipping lead do?

A shipping lead oversees the outbound shipping process, coordinating the preparation, packaging, and dispatch of orders to ensure timely delivery. They manage shipping schedules, verify documentation, and supervise warehouse staff, often using inventory management and shipping software. The role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain efficient operations.

What is the difference between Outbound Shipping Lead vs Shipping Coordinator?

AspectOutbound Shipping LeadShipping Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees outbound shipping operations, manages shipping team, ensures timely deliveriesCoordinates shipping schedules, prepares shipping documentation, tracks shipments
Required SkillsLeadership, logistics knowledge, problem-solvingOrganizational skills, communication, attention to detail
CertificationsLogistics or supply chain certifications often preferredBasic logistics or shipping certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentWarehouse or distribution center, supervisory roleOffice and warehouse, coordination-focused role

The Outbound Shipping Lead typically has more supervisory responsibilities and oversees the entire outbound shipping process, while the Shipping Coordinator focuses on coordinating shipments and handling documentation. Both roles require logistics knowledge, but the Lead often manages teams and operations directly.

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Warehouse Shipping Lead

NRI 3PL

Henderson, NV • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

A Day in the Life
As a Shipping Lead, you will play an important part in leading the Outbound team by ensuring all outbound shipments are processed according to client and customer needs. This position will involve frequently lifting and moving boxes from 20 - 50 lbs. and wrapping pallets the entire shift. You'll be working with products from awesome clients that are heavily involved in the active lifestyle.
The following schedule(s) are available for this role:
Monday - Friday: 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Starting Pay:
$21.00 per hour
Location:
3591 Volunteer Blvd. Henderson, NV, 89044.
All About You
What You'll Bring to the Role:
  • Experience with a warehouse management system (WMS)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize duties, follow through assignments with a minimum of direction, and be extremely detail oriented
  • Experience in leading shipping personnel to ensure all assigned activities are performed effectively and efficiently
  • The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
  • Trustworthy and moral character (we use pre-employment background & drug tests)

The Must Haves:
  • Must have 2+ years of prior experience in shipping, experience as a Lead is a plus
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
  • Must have physical ability to carry out essential job functions, including but not limited to, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., walking and standing for extended periods, climbing ladders/stairs, and tolerating conditions such as dust, dirt, noise, odors, heat, cold, etc.
  • Must be able to read/comprehend English

Things You Will be Doing
  • Oversee the training and cross-training of shipping employees
  • Lead and delegate a variety of shipping tasks while working within SLA and vendor compliance requirements
  • Collaborate with the Shipping Supervisor by planning labor requirements based on forecast and direction from the Client Services team
  • Ensure outbound product are loaded and shipped according to assigned carrier
  • Ensure custom retailer carton labels are generated and applied in the correct position
  • Consolidate shipment requirements based off Customers' request
  • Following NRI safety rules, safety procedures, security protocol and standard operating procedures (SOP)
  • Keep work and storage areas in a safe, clean, and tidy condition at all times
  • Perform other duties as requested

Perks
  • Employee benefits plan - chose the benefits that are right for you!
  • Flexible and fun work environment - work hard and play hard!
  • Internal opportunities - we believe in growing our own!

NRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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