About this role
Steel Shipping Supervisor – Loadout Operations
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience
Position Summary
Hiring a Steel Shipping Supervisor to coordinate the movement and shipment of structural steel from the fabrication facility. This role combines hands-on material handling with team leadership, shipment coordination, documentation, and safety oversight.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily steel loadout and shipping activities.
- Make sure steel and other materials are properly loaded, secured, identified, and ready for shipment.
- Check material markings, quantities, load details, and shipping paperwork for accuracy.
- Work with production, logistics, and shop personnel to coordinate scheduled deliveries.
- Complete and maintain load tickets and shipping records using production/shipping software.
- Train and assist new employees with shipping and loadout procedures.
- Conduct daily safety meetings and reinforce required safety practices.
- Monitor workflow and recommend improvements to increase efficiency.
- Provide hands-on direction to the shipping team in a busy manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in structural steel material handling or shipping.
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience operating:
Overhead cranes
- Telehandlers
- Vertical mast lifts
- Forklifts
- Familiarity with Tekla EPMgo or similar production/shipping software preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality.