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Shipping lead jobs are open across warehousing, e-commerce, manufacturing, and retail distribution, from entry-level team leads to senior floor supervisors, with specializations in inbound receiving, outbound fulfillment, and carrier coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
We’re looking for bright, energetic individuals to join our Distribution Team a Secondary Shipping Lead. Advance your career with Havertys, the most established Furniture Retailer in the industry. Your onsite, hands-on training begins on your first day, where you’ll learn Havertys standards for handling quality Home Goods. You’ll thrive in our team environment where our focus is always superior Customer Service, Integrity, Quality, and Teamwork. Come grow with us at Havertys, where Life Looks Good!
Pay: Starting $19.00 based on experience
For a brief understanding of some of the duties you will be expected to perform, please copy and paste this link into your browser.
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Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to completion
This position involves physically demanding work, including the manual handling and movement of furniture. Forklifts are not utilized in the completion of these tasks.
This is your Opportunity to:
- Prepare furniture for delivery by performing various duties.
- Review and work the “To Do List” by route to ensure the product meets our customers' expectations before it's loaded in the chute.
- Document training materials and special inspection instructions using MDC (MY Delivery Center) before any item is verified in the chute.
- Work in conjunction with the shipping supervisor to direct the team to meet Havertys' exception and productivity standards.
- Use MDC to review the team’s delivery exceptions and efficiently direct the team’s workflow.
- Uncarton/unwrap furniture and inspect for defects and damage.
- Place prepared merchandise in the chutes and organize the chutes in delivery order.
- Complete MDC “To Do List” and take/upload pictures to MDC as necessary.
- Maintain good working knowledge of MDC and meet production and quality standard goals.
- Properly handle and care for the furniture.
- Verify and reconcile chute inventory.
- Make decisions regarding reselects.
- Track damaged merchandise, take pictures of, and move both physically and with the scanner to the proper location.
- Maintain a clean and clear work environment, free from trip hazards.
Earning Opportunity:
- Salary starting $19.00 per hour based on experience
- Get Paid Daily. Team members have the flexibility to Draw Pay between pay cycles.
We Offer:
- Paid comprehensive training.
- Flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles with our Daily Pay Program.
- 401K program with a company match of 4%.
- Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.
- Paid time-off includes vacation, sick time, personal days, company holidays.
- Ability to advance within the company if desired.
- Opportunities to give back to the community.
- Substantial associate discount on our quality merchandise.
- Bonus program for Team Member Referrals.
- Educational financial assistance.
- Complimentary health and wellness program.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
This position involves physically demanding work, including the manual handling and movement of furniture. Forklifts are not utilized in the completion of these tasks.
- Heavy lifting required up to 150 lbs.
- Must comply with Havertys safety requirements.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting throughout shift.
- Attention to detail.
- Team Player.
- Ability to pass Criminal Background check, Lifting Assessment, and Drug Test.
- Previous warehouse supervisor or lead experience a plus.
- Must complete and understand all company-sponsored safety programs.
Work Environment:
- Warehouse setting: must wear proper Havertys-provided uniforms, steel-toed work boots/shoes required, safety gear when applicable.
- Monday – Friday, 8:00am to completion
Physical Demands:
- Must successfully complete a physical assessment to be considered for the position.
- You must have the ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move furniture up to 150 pounds while loading and unloading trucks, properly handling materials, and wrapping and unwrapping merchandise.
- 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 accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position involves physically demanding work, including the manual handling and movement of furniture. Forklifts are not utilized in the completion of these tasks.
Disclaimer
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his superior.
Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in shipping lead jobs.
- 1-3 years of warehouse or shipping department experience, including supervisory or lead duties
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems and carrier shipping software
- Valid forklift certification and working knowledge of pallet jack and loading dock equipment
- Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for full shifts
- Familiarity with DOT shipping regulations, hazmat labeling, and carrier compliance requirements
- High school diploma or GED required, with associate degree or logistics coursework preferred by some employers
Tips for Your Shipping Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to metrics
Shipping leads are evaluated on throughput and accuracy, so your resume should include order volumes you managed, error rates you reduced, and shift sizes you supervised. Generic warehouse experience without numbers gets screened out fast.
List your carrier software by name
Hiring managers scan for specific tools like UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, ShipStation, or WMS platforms. Name every system you've used and how you used it, not just a vague reference to shipping software.
Highlight your OSHA and forklift credentials
Many shipping lead postings require a valid forklift certification or OSHA 10 card. If yours has lapsed, renew it before applying. Listings that require certification eliminate uncertified applicants before the first phone screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists shipping lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a working interview round
Some distribution centers include a floor walk or scenario exercise where you're asked how you'd handle a delayed carrier pickup or a mislabeled pallet. Walk through your decision process out loud, referencing the systems and escalation steps you'd actually use.
Negotiate schedule and shift differential
Many shipping lead roles operate on second or third shifts, which typically include a pay differential. If a job listing is vague about shift hours, ask during the offer conversation and confirm whether the differential is built into the base or added on top.
Shipping Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most shipping leads?
Amazon, S&S Activewear, and UniFirst are hiring the most shipping leads right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around large fulfillment centers and regional distribution hubs.
How many shipping lead jobs are remote?
About 7% of shipping lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how floor-based the role typically is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are carrier billing, shipment tracking and exception management, and freight audit roles that don't require direct dock supervision.
How do you become a shipping lead?
Start by building hands-on experience in a warehouse or distribution center as a picker, packer, or shipping associate. Take on informal lead duties when available, such as training new hires or coordinating with carriers. Earning a forklift certification and learning your site's warehouse management system makes you a credible candidate for a formal lead role when one opens.
Can you get a shipping lead job with little experience?
Some employers will hire shipping leads with limited direct experience if you've demonstrated reliability, shown initiative on a team, and hold a forklift certification. Applying to smaller operations or third-party logistics providers can lower the barrier, since those sites often promote from within and value attitude and attendance over a long resume.
What does the shipping lead interview process look like?
Most shipping lead interviews start with a phone screen covering your experience with shipping software and team size. An in-person interview typically follows, often including a floor tour and questions about how you've handled carrier delays, inventory discrepancies, or shift staffing gaps. Some employers add a background check and drug screen before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to shipping lead jobs?
You can find and apply to shipping lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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