What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Supervisor position at MARSHALLTOWN COMPANY?
Available Job: Shipping Supervisor
Number of Openings & Shift: 1 opening on 2nd shift (3 PM - 11 PM)
Date Posted: 12/29/2025
Work for the market leader of construction tools at MARSHALLTOWN! We’re proud of our top-notch facilities and strong, healthy culture where good ideas are embraced, decisions are made quickly, and effort and excellence are rewarded. When we need to get something done, we have the resources to make it happen.
We’re excited to be opening our new Kansas City facility and are looking for a Shipping Supervisor that provides leadership, guidance, and supervision of hourly shipping and receiving employees. The Shipping Supervisor contributes through value-added activities in quality improvement, efficiency enhancement, and process improvement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Leading and driving productivity of the team
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Ensuring orders are shipped timely and accurately
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Utilizing MARSHALLTOWN applications to drive efficiencies
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Ensuring all safety aspects of the jobs are being followed by employees
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Setting up and operating and performing basic equipment adjustments as required
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Training/Cross-Training both new and existing employees
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Performing quality checks, regularly, ensuring quality standards are met
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Operating powered industrial equipment to move product and materials in an efficient and safe manner
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Accurately entering data into computer systems to track material movements and locations
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Other duties and project work as assigned
KEY COMPETENCIES:
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Keeps immediate supervisor informed of important matters which must be handled at that level, with emphasis on critical incidents related to employee safety and security
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Contributes to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested
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Decision-making and authority are exercised with good judgment, recognizing when others must be involved
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Shows initiative in gaining and maintaining the skills, abilities, and knowledge required to perform this position in at least a fully qualified and satisfactory manner
Qualifications:
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Two (2) years in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred
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Two (2) years with manufacturing experience is preferred
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Must have good oral and written communication skills and good math skills
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Good decision-making and problem-solving skills are a must
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Attention to detail while operating safely is a must
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Must have the ability to multitask and work well under pressure
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Basic administrative computer proficiency, to include email, required
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Must be able to successfully pass the PIT certification, etc. to help determine fit for role
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Excellent attendance is required
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Meets harness and SRL (Self Retracting Lifeline) weight capacity limits (130 lbs. - 310 lbs.)
- Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs.
MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, Dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, and vacation eligibility, just to name a few!
MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.