Shipping Lead Hand at The Look Company
Barrie, ON, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communication Skills, Leadership, Shipping

Industry

Logistics/Procurement

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Look Company specializes in providing world-class visual engagement solutions for sport, retail, and commercial clients around the globe. We are a high-energy, fast-paced organization that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and results. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a driven individual to help lead our production efforts and support our expanding operations.
At The Look Company, we value creativity, teamwork, and a can-do spirit. We offer the chance to grow with a global company that rewards initiative, supports professional development, and fosters a culture of belonging and excellence.
Position Overview: Permanent, full-time Monday – Friday
We are seeking a highly organized and adaptable Shipping Lead Hand to serve as a team lead within our shipping department. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth operation within the department, which handle everything from high-volume bulk shipments to single custom orders, each with unique specifications and strict deadlines.
Working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, the successful candidate will assist in overseeing daily operations, coordinate the packing and fulfillment of custom orders, and help lead a team through rapidly shifting priorities. A strong understanding of courier systems (especially FedEx), confidence with technology, and a sharp attention to detail are essential. This position requires a proactive mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to pivot quickly while maintaining accuracy and quality.
The Shipping Lead Hand will act as the right-hand support to the Shipping/Packaging Manager and must be comfortable leading a team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a background in logistics or fulfillment who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to take on a key role in a growing operation.
Hours of Work: Day shift, 8:00am – 4:00pm

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous experience in a warehouse, fulfillment, or shipping environment
  • Technologically proficient; experience with FedEx label creation platforms
  • Demonstrated work ethic with a positive, collaborative attitude
  • Proven leadership skills with experience guiding or supervising a team
  • Strong problem-solving ability, especially in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
  • Excellent time management and communication skills
  • Physically capable of lifting boxes and standing for extended periods
Responsibilities
  • Assist in overseeing daily operations of the shipping department and packing room, ensuring high efficiency and accuracy under tight timelines
  • Create FedEx shipping labels as needed, troubleshooting issues and ensuring timely pickups
  • Lead and coordinate day-to-day shipping activities, ensuring timely and accurate dispatch of orders
  • Perform quality checks on outbound shipments to ensure packaging integrity, order accuracy, and proper labeling
  • Train or assist team members with proper packaging and shipping procedures, emphasizing speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
  • Coordinate and assemble custom order kits, including high-volume and one-off specialty items, ensuring all components are packed and labeled correctly
  • Prioritize and adapt to a rapidly shifting workflow, handling simultaneous deadlines, and changing order specs with composure
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, optimizing workstation layouts for efficiency
  • Monitor inventory of packing materials and finished components, and proactively report or resolve stock shortages
  • Assist in quality control, verifying accuracy of orders and presentation before shipping
  • May serve as acting manager in the absence of the department lead when needed
Loading...