Shipping Lead

**Ready to Lead and Keep Freight Moving Smoothly? Join Hood Container as our 2nd Shift Shipping Lead!** 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:** 2nd Shift **Pay Rate:** $23.00 per hour + shift differential * * * ### **How You Will Lead:** **Team Leadership & Coordination** - Lead the shipping team in loading finished goods accurately and efficiently to their correct destinations. - Assign tasks and routes for local deliveries, pickups, and transfers. - Ensure team readiness, equipment availability, and adherence to shipping schedules. **Operational Oversight** - Monitor team attendance, safety readiness, and compliance with all shipping procedures. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. - Coach and support the team to meet and exceed expectations. **Inventory & Documentation** - Complete all shipping paperwork with accuracy—bills of lading, freight billing, and shipment tracking. - Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits, confirming results with the Shipping Manager. - Ensure outbound freight is billed nightly and documented properly in the Amtech system. **Communication & Problem Solving** - Notify Customer Service and Management of any delays, damages, or shortages. - Coordinate with other departments to meet shipping and delivery goals. - Support special projects and additional duties as assigned. * * * ### **What It Takes:** - 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) * * * ### **Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team:** **✔ Competitive Pay & Benefits** Get rewarded with great pay, shift differential, and a robust benefits package. Learn more at [hoodcontainer.com/benefits](https://www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits) **✔ 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. * * * ### **Who We Are:** **Hood Container Corporation** is a family-owned, mill-to-market leader in containerboard, kraft paper, corrugated packaging, and high-impact retail displays. We combine the capabilities of a large company with the service of a family business. At Hood Container, we are proud to build a team as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to grow with us. Learn more at **hoodcontainer.com** or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.