As a Shipping Team Leader, you will support the daily shipping operations of the facility while helping lead the team to meet goals for safety, quality, productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. This hands-on role includes coordinating work assignments, creating and verifying shipments, managing inventory transactions, supporting trailer movement, training team members, and helping ensure shipping processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

Pay Rate:

Starting Pay:

$17.50

Guaranteed Progression:

50-cent per hour increases at 90 days, 1 year, and annually thereafter for a total of 5 years, reaching the maximum rate at 5 years in this role. Our story…so far Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.

Here's What We Offer:

Daily Pay Option

• Access your earnings before payday Weekly Pay
• Get paid on time, every week PTO (Paid Time Off)

Full Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75 Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings 401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match, eligibility the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant. Flexible Benefits
• Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget Prescription Drug Coverage
• Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications FREE Life Insurance & AD&D
• Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment Vision Benefits
• $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week Dental Coverage
• 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings (max $1,500 weekly) for a non-work-related injury or illness. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more. Additional Voluntary Benefits
• MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.

LifeMart employee discounts (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases (travel, electronics, entertainment, and more) Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use. Role overview & responsibilities Reporting to the Supervisor or Manager, the Shipping Team Leader is responsible for working with the facility management team to ensure that personnel assigned in their area of responsibility are meeting the performance goals of the Used Asset Center. These goals include safety, quality, productivity, accuracy of work and customer satisfaction. Ensure that daily work assignments are clearly communicated and defined to the team in order meet the department goals. preventative maintenance on fleet trailers for an assigned geographical grouping of Service Centers covering multiple states. Lot and create containers of used asset returns based on asset category and disposition. Create shipments based on container categories and dispositions. Identify and correct discrepancies in lotted containers or created shipments prior to moving either to the next process step. Ensure that all inventory transactions are entered into and recorded in Control Tower. Ensure the timely movement of trailers into and out of dock doors. Assist in the preparation of necessary documentation, paperwork, and reports. Diligently observers safety practices of all employees, contractors, and visitors in their area of responsibility and corrects violations at first sight. Assist management in ensuring that Propak Policies and Procedures are being adhered to in the workplace. Trains new Material Handler I and II employees in their essential job duties and functions. Completes various special projects as assigned by the Site Manager. Assumes additional duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Site Supervisor or Manager. Other duties as assigned. What you'll need 6+ months of experience. High school diploma or equivalent. PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting Hiring@Propak.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person