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Structural Steel Shipping Supervisor
Location: Richmond, VA
Shift: 2nd Shift
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: Starting at $26.00/hr, with higher pay depending on experience, plus a $3.00/hr shift differential.
Position Overview
We are hiring a hands-on shipping supervisor to coordinate outbound structural steel materials at a fabrication facility. This role combines team leadership, equipment operation, shipment verification, and production coordination to keep steel deliveries safe, accurate, and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct daily steel shipping, loading, and loadout activities.
- Ensure steel materials are properly identified, secured, and ready for transport.
- Check material markings, load accuracy, load tickets, and shipping documents.
- Coordinate with production, logistics, and shop personnel to meet delivery deadlines.
- Maintain shipping records using production and shipping software.
- Train and assist team members while leading daily safety meetings.
- Enforce workplace safety and quality standards.
- Support workflow improvements and maintain efficient operations.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in structural steel handling or shipping operations.
- Minimum 2 years of team leadership or supervisory experience.
- Hands-on experience operating overhead cranes, telehandlers, vertical mast lifts, and forklifts.
- Familiarity with Tekla EPMgo or comparable production and shipping software is preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to safe work practices and quality standards.