Shipping Lead

At Ecore, we transform reclaimed rubber into innovative performance surfaces that protect people and the planet. Our products power everything from playgrounds and gyms to hospitals, courts, and even rockets - helping people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves. As a high-growth, sustainability-driven company, we’re leading the way in circular innovation by keeping rubber out of landfills and turning waste into wellness, safety, and performance. We’re excited to find individuals who are eager to be part of a team that’s driving global impact through innovation, sustainability, and purpose.

Location: 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601

1st shift Monday - Friday 7am- 3pm

Pay $21.00-$25.00/ hr based on experience

Are you an experienced shipping and receiving professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Shipping Lead to help drive daily shipping operations, support team members, and ensure products are shipped and received accurately, safely, and on time.

In this role, you will serve as a key resource for the Shipping team, coordinating priorities, training employees, overseeing workflow, and acting as the backup to the Shipping Supervisor when needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Team Support

• Assist in coordinating daily shipping and receiving activities
• Establish shipping priorities and distribute work assignments
• Train, coach, and support Shipping Clerks on processes and systems
• Help maintain safe work practices and ensure compliance with company procedures
• Conduct standard work audits and assist with departmental improvements
• Support employee onboarding, training, and performance development
• Serve as backup Shipping Supervisor during vacations or absences

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate freight movement
• Prepare and process shipping documentation
• Monitor shipping transactions and invoicing within ERP systems
• Support domestic parcel shipments, LTL, and customer pickups
• Pick, pack, ship, and receive products as needed
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, and Customer Service teams
• Handle inventory transactions, data entry, and shipping-related documentation

Material Handling & Safety

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility
• Perform equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records
• Support 6S, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent manufacturing/shipping experience
• Minimum 1 year of shipping and receiving experience
• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience
• Strong computer skills and experience with inventory systems, data entry, or ERP software
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Basic math skills and understanding of units of measure
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous team lead or supervisory experience
• Experience using ERP systems such as Epicor
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift and move materials throughout the workday
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment
• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet operational requirements

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to:

• Noise from production equipment
• Temperature variations
• Dust and industrial materials
• Forklift traffic and moving machinery

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe/composite-toe footwear, is required.

Why Join Us?

• Stable, growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to lead and develop others
• Hands-on role with advancement potential
• Collaborative team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Ready to lead a high-performing shipping team? Apply today and help keep our operation moving.

What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• 401k with a company match
• PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for development and internal promotions
• Two minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from rabbittransit

Sometimes the best jobs get missed because people think they don’t have what it takes. At Ecore, we know hard work, reliability, and a good attitude matter most. No matter your background, experience, or where you’ve come from, if this job sounds like something you’d be proud to do, we’re excited to meet you.

Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS: Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If, after an applicant has been extended and accepted an offer of employment, the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including withdrawal of the offer of employment or terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer may use E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph.