Shipping Supervisor

About the role

The Shipping Supervisor at Hampton Lumber is the final set of eyes on every load that leaves this mill. This role is responsible for leading the shipping and warehouse team, ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment, coordinating inbound and outbound freight, and maintaining the high standards our customers depend on.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all shipping and warehouse personnel — setting clear daily priorities and holding the team accountable to them
• Carefully coordinate outbound lumber shipments — verifying load accuracy, product quality, and documentation before departure
• Manage inbound freight and parts receiving — ensuring materials are logged, stored, and communicated to the appropriate departments
• Schedule and dispatch trucks in coordination with the sales and logistics team to meet customer delivery commitments
• Oversee forklift operations in the shipping yard — enforcing safe practices and efficient traffic flow
• Maintain accurate shipping records, bills of lading, and load documentation — zero tolerance for shipping errors
• Monitor inventory levels in the shipping warehouse and communicate shortages or overages to production leadership
• Lead pre-shift meetings — communicating load schedules, safety topics, and team expectations
• Train and develop shipping department associates, building skill and ownership at every level
• Enforce all safety policies, housekeeping standards, and PPE requirements across the department
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the shipping floor and internal departments — production, maintenance, and administration

Requirements

• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a shipping, warehouse, or logistics environment — lumber or building materials experience a plus
• Working knowledge of freight documentation — bills of lading, load confirmations, and shipping manifests
• Familiarity with forklift operations and yard management in a high-volume production setting
• Experience coordinating with carriers, brokers, or logistics teams to manage pickup schedules
• Basic computer proficiency — inventory tracking, documentation, and communication systems

Qualifications

• Organized — you manage multiple loads, multiple drivers, and multiple priorities without dropping the ball
• Accountable — when something ships wrong, you own it and fix it; when it ships right, your team gets the credit
• Safety-first — the yard is a high-traffic environment and you treat it that way every shift
• A communicator — you keep production, management, and customers informed without being asked
• Detail-oriented — product grades, load counts, and paperwork matter; you check before you sign
• Calm under pressure — peak shipping periods and tight windows don't rattle you

Skills

• Leadership
• Time Management
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Stable, full-time employment with a growing, family-owned lumber company
• A leadership role with real responsibility and direct impact on customer satisfaction
• A workplace that values safety, accuracy, and the people who deliver both
• Opportunity to grow within the organization
• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Paid training to support career advancement and personal development
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Pay

Competitive pay commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time employment

Company

The timber and wood products industry is a vital part of many communities, and we’re excited to bring new opportunities to Allendale County, South Carolina. We are committed to supporting the local workforce, investing in training and development, and being active members of the communities where we operate. Many of our employees have built long, rewarding careers with us, and we look forward to welcoming new team members to our family.

Contact

Learn more at Hamptonlumber.com, follow us on Facebook & Instagram @hamptonlumber

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.