Shipping Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Hood Container scores B on the Alion truth index.
Position Overview:
Responsible for managing and supporting the shipping office, forklift drivers, truck drivers, and warehouse personnel. Shipping products to customers and outside warehouse locations as needed. Inventory management and expediting schedules and shipments.
Position Responsibilities:
- Schedule Truck Drivers’ runs in the most cost-efficient and time-saving manner possible.
- Receive goods and materials in an efficient and well-coordinated manner.
- Lead Forklift Operators in the daily routine of loading trucks neatly and to the customer’s complete satisfaction.
- Assist the Production Manager and all personnel in meeting customer requirements.
- Coordinate repairs of trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and dock doors.
- Coordinate with Customer Service the on-time delivery of customer orders.
- Keep the management team informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of the shipping team.
- Adheres to daily production schedule.
- Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
- Establish high morale within a team by showing fairness and consistency.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Develop strong rapport with various freight lines.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Directly supervises forklift drivers, warehouse leader and truck drivers.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws.
Includes training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance.
Work Environment:
· Required to stand, walk, sit for long periods of time.
· Must be a certified forklift driver.
· Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
· Must be able to lift 40lbs.
Our Story:
Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill to a market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.
Our Mission:
Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.
Our Vision:
A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be