What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Lead – International & Domestic Logistics position at MW Components?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and coordinate daily shipping activities for domestic and international orders
- Prepare and process shipments primarily via UPS and FedEx, including ground, air, and international services
- Ensure all shipments meet customer specific packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements
- Manage multiple shipments throughout the day with varying quantities, sizes, and delivery priorities
- Verify accuracy of shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs paperwork
- Ensure parts are packaged to maintain quality, security, and compliance during transit
- Monitor shipment schedules and proactively address delays or issues to meet customer delivery requirements
- Train and guide shipping team members on proper procedures, safety, and quality standards
- Maintain organized shipping records and support inventory accuracy
- Coordinate with production, quality, customer service, and logistics teams to support on time delivery
- Follow all company procedures, safety standards, and shipping regulations, including international export requirements
- Keep a clean and organized work area.
- Other tasks as requested
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Familiarity with shipping software and ERP systems
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
- Understanding of quality and security standards for shipped products
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required
- 4–5 years of shipping experience, including international shipping (required)
- Proven experience shipping via UPS and FedEx, including international services
- Strong knowledge of export documentation, customs requirements, and international shipping compliance
- Experience handling multiple, high volume shipments in a fast paced environment
- Ability to understand and execute detailed customer packaging and labeling specifications
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Ability to lift and move shipping materials and packages as required
Desired
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Forklift Certificate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands/arms; lift and/or lower; push and/or pull; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or finely manipulate objects. The employee must frequently lift/move and/or push/pull up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift/move and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Use of vision correction is acceptable, if necessary; however, any vision correction apparatus must meet all safety guidelines for the area of activity.