Steel Shipping Supervisor – Loadout Operations

Steel Shipping Lead – Cocoa Beach, FL
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Starting Pay: $26.00/hour — higher depending on experience
We are hiring an experienced Steel Shipping Lead to help coordinate material loadout and shipping operations in a structural steel fabrication environment. This position combines hands-on work with team leadership and focuses on safe, accurate, and timely shipments.

• Direct daily steel loadout and shipping activities.

• Confirm steel is properly identified, positioned, secured, and ready for delivery.

• Check material markings, load contents, and shipping paperwork for accuracy.

• Work with logistics, production, and shop personnel to keep deliveries on schedule.

• Complete load tickets and maintain shipping records using production/shipping software.

• Train and assist new employees with department procedures and equipment.

• Lead daily safety discussions and reinforce required safety practices.

• Monitor workflow and recommend improvements to shipping and loadout processes.

• Provide hands-on direction to the team in a busy structural steel manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience in structural steel shipping or material handling.

• 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 abilities.

• Ability to prioritize multiple loads, deadlines, and production requirements.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety, accuracy, and quality.