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Aerotek Shipping Supervisor in High Ridge, Missouri
Job Title: Shipping Supervisor Job Description
The Shipping Supervisor will lead a small team of 6-8 direct reports during the 2nd shift, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, in a growing global organization. This role ensures the timely, accurate, and safe movement of materials while maintaining full compliance with customer requirements and company standards. Strong leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to operational excellence are essential for success.
Responsibilities
Supervise daily operations by coordinating all shipping and receiving activities, including workload planning, staffing, and task assignments.
Lead and develop employees by training, mentoring, and supporting team members to build skills, improve performance, and maintain high productivity.
Conduct performance evaluations, deliver feedback, complete reviews, and support employee growth.
Approve time and attendance to ensure accurate timekeeping and schedule adherence.
Coordinate cross‑functional communication by working closely with Production, Sales, and Logistics to support on‑time shipments and resolve issues quickly.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements by verifying that all packing, marking, labeling, and documentation meet specifications.
Monitor shipping schedules to identify potential delays and take proactive steps to maintain delivery commitments.
Audit shipments to check orders for accuracy, quality, and compliance before release.
Maintain inventory accuracy by investigating and correcting discrepancies using company inventory and transfer systems.
Use warehouse technology, including computers, scanners, and mobile devices, to pull, track, and process materials.
Oversee packaging processes to ensure proper palletizing, shrink wrapping, banding, and labeling of outbound shipments.
Operate material‑handling equipment and supervise the safe use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment.
Maintain a safe work environment by keeping the shipping and receiving area clean, orderly, and compliant with safety standards.
Essential Skills
Supervision
Shipping and receiving
Inventory management
International shipping
Forklift operation
Material handling
RF scanner usage
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in shipping & receiving
Shipping/Receiving, warehouse, or distribution supervision experience (1+ years)
Strong understanding of shipping documentation & freight requirements
Delegation skills
Leadership skills
Experience with international shipping (nice to have, not a requirement)
Why Work Here?
Join a family-owned but fast-growing global company that offers good benefits, including deductible reimbursements, PTO, and profit-sharing bonuses.
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing facility, operating during the 2nd shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of High Ridge, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $68000.00 - $79000.00/yr.
comprehensive suite of benefits including, but not limited to, medical insurance with FSA and deductible reimbursement, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance. 401K retirement plans, traditional and ROTH options and Profit Sharing with a 3-year vesting schedule, tuition reimbursement, monthly employment appreciation events and more.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in High Ridge,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.