Warehouse Shipping Lead - 1st Shift

Location: New Berlin, WI | 1st Shift: Monday‑Friday 5:30 AM‑2:00 PM | Full‑Time | Growth‑Focused | Hands‑On Role

About the role

American Bolt Corporation, a family‑owned industry leader in fastener distribution, is seeking a Warehouse Shipping Lead for its 1st‑shift team. This hands‑on, growth‑focused position coordinates daily shipping activities, supports staffing and priorities, and drives process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping activities to ensure accurate and on‑time deliveries.
• Partner with warehouse leadership to manage daily workloads, staffing, and priorities.
• Assign driver routes and vehicles and support daily loading activities.
• Arrange FedEx and third‑party shipments, including required documentation.
• Monitor outbound progress and communicate priorities during shift handoffs.
• Train, support, and provide performance feedback to shipping team members.
• Work with Sales and other departments to resolve order and shipping issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping processes, product flow, and inventory accuracy.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Who You Are

• Self‑confident with an optimistic outlook.
• Communicates clearly and proactively with other teams.
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks to keep shipping successful.
• Team‑oriented and respectful of others.
• Able to delegate tasks effectively to maximize the day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in warehouse shipping, receiving, and/or order fulfillment.
• Previous experience training, leading, or providing day‑to‑day guidance to warehouse employees preferred.
• Forklift experience required (sit‑down, stand‑up; scissors‑lift experience preferred).
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lb.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Medical, voluntary dental & vision insurance.
• Life & disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, PTO, & paid holidays.
• A steady 1st‑shift schedule—no nights or weekends.
• Clean, organized, and safety‑first warehouse environment.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 5:30 AM‑2:00 PM (1st shift). Full‑time.