What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Lead position at PRISMA NASHVILLE LLC?
Working at Prisma you will notice that…
We are in search of bright people, willing to roll up their sleeves, take on new assignments and who are capable of multitasking.
In return for your hard work, you'll have the opportunity to work at the number one printer in the Southwest! We offer health, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401k benefits. The best thing we have to offer, though, is our amazing work environment and talented team.
Working as a Shipping Lead, you can expect the following:
- Coordinate and arrange outbound shipments via local couriers, LTL, and full truckload (TL) carriers
- Prepare printed materials for shipment by wrapping, packing, banding, and palletizing to ensure safe transport
- Create and process Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing slips, and shipping documentation accurately and on time
- Schedule pickups and manage daily freight flow to meet production and customer deadlines
- Load and unload trucks throughout the day using appropriate material‑handling equipment
- Enter, track, and maintain shipment data within core systems including PACE, Veracore and Process Shipper
- Verify shipment accuracy against shipping instructions, ensuring correct quantities, destinations, and labeling
- Communicate with carriers, couriers, and internal teams to resolve shipping issues and delays
- Monitor freight costs and support efficient shipping practices where possible
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping area in compliance with company and safety standards
- Lead and support day‑to‑day shipping operations, providing guidance to team members as needed
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:00pm plus overtime as needed
- Forklift certification required (or ability to obtain within a defined onboarding period, if applicable)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in shipping and freight operations, preferably in a manufacturing or commercial printing environment
- Demonstrated experience coordinating courier, LTL, and truckload (TL) freight shipments
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly and safely
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, pull, and stand for extended periods throughout the workday
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, production‑driven warehouse environment
- Strong attention to detail with shipping documentation and freight accuracy