Material Handler IV

Who We Are Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com.

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Summary The Warehouse Shipping Team Lead is responsible for coordinating daily outbound shipping operations to ensure customer orders are picked, packed, staged, and shipped accurately and on time. This role provides hands-on leadership to shipping associates, supports carrier and freight coordination, maintains shipping documentation, and helps drive safety, productivity, and inventory accuracy throughout the department.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to balance daily shipping priorities while coaching and supporting the shipping team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assign, and monitor daily work for shipping associates, including order picking, packing, labeling, staging, loading, and shipment confirmation.
• Review daily order volume, shipping cutoffs, carrier schedules, and customer requirements to prioritize work effectively.
• Ensure orders are shipped accurately, completely, damage-free, and within required service-level commitments.
• Verify shipping labels, packing slips, bills of lading, manifests, export documents, and other required paperwork before shipment release.
• Coordinate parcel, LTL, truckload, and customer pickup shipments with carriers, brokers, and internal teams.
• Prepare and verify freight documentation, including bills of lading, carrier pickup paperwork, pallet counts, weights, dimensions, and special handling instructions.
• Monitor shipment status and promptly communicate delays, shortages, damages, or carrier issues to shipping supervisor, customer service, and other affected teams.
• Train, coach, and support shipping team members on procedures, equipment use, safety expectations, quality standards, and productivity goals.
• Maintain organized shipping lanes, staging areas, packing stations, and dock areas to support safe and efficient operations.
• Conduct or support daily Tier 1, communicate shift priorities, and report staffing or operational concerns to management.
• Ensure proper use of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, label and document printers, stretch-wrap equipment, and dock equipment.
• Use the warehouse management system (WMS), ERP system, shipping software, and carrier portals to process shipments and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor supplies such as cartons, pallets, labels, tape, stretch wrap, and dunnage; communicate replenishment needs before shortages affect operations.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, quality procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Assist with continuous-improvement efforts focused on reducing shipping errors, freight costs, damage claims, turnaround time, and overtime.
• Perform other warehouse and operational duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience preparing shipping documents, including bills of lading, packing slips, shipping labels, and manifests.
• Experience using a TMS, ERP system, shipping software, or carrier portals.
• Ability to prioritize multiple orders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to shipment accuracy.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with freight rate shopping, carrier selection, and shipping-cost control.
• Familiarity with UPS, FedEx, USPS, regional and international carriers, and LTL freight carriers.
• Experience with hazardous materials, export documentation, or customer-specific routing guides.
• Lean, 5S, continuous-improvement, or warehouse safety training.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time throughout the workday.

Closing Date: October 29th. While we anticipate keeping this position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed earlier depending on applicant volume and hiring needs.

Base Compensation: $25-$34 per hour is the projected compensation range for this role depending on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience.

Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Location: Longmont, CO

Onsite Perks

• Free gym with 24/7 access
• Free Electric Vehicle charging
• Breakfast and Lunch Café
• After hours Grab & Go snacks
• Basketball court
• Walking paths

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development

At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: “Innovative”, “Respectful”, “Inviting”, “Flexible”, “Collaborative”, and “Growth Driven”. Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every qualification listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.