What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Lead position at Canfor?
The Opportunity:Posting ID: 29695 Position Type: Regular City: El Dorado, AR, United States Location: Iron Mountain Sawmill
The hourly wage and bonus opportunities will vary based on position and shift.
You are a natural leader with the proven ability to adapt and remain flexible in various situations. Your strength lies in building resilient teams and fostering seamless communication that drives success. Proactive and driven, you don’t wait for opportunities — you create them. Whether it’s supporting new initiatives or helping implement process improvements, you consistently position yourself as a key contributor to progress. Your hands-on leadership and commitment to operational excellence make you a valuable asset to any team.
As the Shipping Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our shipping department. Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, you will work closely with team members and other departments to help meet production goals, maintain high safety standards, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You’ll be a go-to resource on the floor — leading by example, supporting your crew, and helping drive continuous improvement.
This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, first-shift position.
What You’ll Do:
We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.
At Canfor, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.
The hourly wage and bonus opportunities will vary based on position and shift.
You are a natural leader with the proven ability to adapt and remain flexible in various situations. Your strength lies in building resilient teams and fostering seamless communication that drives success. Proactive and driven, you don’t wait for opportunities — you create them. Whether it’s supporting new initiatives or helping implement process improvements, you consistently position yourself as a key contributor to progress. Your hands-on leadership and commitment to operational excellence make you a valuable asset to any team.
As the Shipping Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our shipping department. Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, you will work closely with team members and other departments to help meet production goals, maintain high safety standards, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You’ll be a go-to resource on the floor — leading by example, supporting your crew, and helping drive continuous improvement.
This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, first-shift position.
What You’ll Do:
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by following all safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions or behaviors and support corrective actions.
- Assist in coordinating daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
- Provide on-the-floor leadership, coaching, and support to team members.
- Help train new employees and support skill development across the crew.
- Communicate effectively with the Shipping Supervisor, maintenance, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
- Monitor product quality and assist with troubleshooting equipment or process issues.
- Support the implementation of operational initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- 1-3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in shipping.
- Previous experience in a lead hand or informal leadership role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Prior experience in shipping or lumber manufacturing environment.
- Maintenance knowledge or mechanical aptitude.
- A passion for safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.
At Canfor, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.