Manufacturing Shipping Lead

About the role

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

Location: Houston, TX. Shift: 3rd Shift and 1st Shift.

Responsibilities

To lead team to successfully load finished product to the correct destination. To insure team meets ship date expectations and communicates delays, damages or shortages to CS – Management. Completes all documentation correctly. Completes all required administration paper work and data entry. Leads team in keeping all work areas clean and safe.

• Confirm all personnel on time and ready to contribute.
• Confirm all personnel have proper equipment to complete task safely.
• Schedule all load personnel to prepare shipments, stage freight to assigned area, unload product and meet ship dates.
• Communicate any delays, damage or shortages to the correct personnel.
• Lead/complete Unitized Inventory/Cycle count/report – confirm results with Shipping Manager.
• Keep area clean and safe.
• Performs various other job duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 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)

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: get rewarded with great pay, shift differential, and a robust benefits package.
• 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.