Shipping LeadBuda, Texas Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin's Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees' careers and celebrating them at every step of the way.
Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.We are looking for a Shipping Lead to help coordinate daily shipping operations, support and develop team members, and ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately, safely, and efficiently.Shift Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to FridayIn This RoleSupport the Assistant Manager and Manager by coordinating daily shipping activities and promoting safe, efficient operationsAssist in supervising, training, and coaching Shipping Associates assigned to your shiftCoordinate outbound shipping activities, ensuring customer orders are picked, packed, staged, and loaded accurately and on scheduleVerify shipments against sales orders, packing lists, bills of lading, and other shipping documentationProcess inventory transactions and ensure accurate shipment confirmations within the Warehouse Management System (WMS)Assist in resolving shipping discrepancies, shortages, damages, and order exceptionsEnsure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product handling standards, and safety requirements are followedAssign and monitor daily work activities and support the completion of special projectsCoordinate with Transportation to ensure outbound loads are prepared and dispatched on timeConduct daily stand-up meetings to review safety, performance, and workload prioritiesSupport warehouse productivity, quality, shipping accuracy, and on-time delivery goalsCollaborate with Inventory Control, Quality, Transportation, and Warehouse Operations teams as neededEnsure the facility remains clean, organized, and compliant with all safety programsCorrect unsafe conditions and immediately escalate uncorrectable issues to warehouse leadershipAssist in securing the facility at the end of each dayOther duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualificationsUphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands TeamThe Ideal Person4+ years of warehouse, distribution, shipping, or lead experienceHigh school diploma or GED requiredExperience with shipping operations, inventory control processes, and warehouse management systemsStrong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skillsBasic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and warehouse systemsPhysical ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and maneuver items up to 225 lbs with assistanceComfortable with continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, and reaching for up to 8 hours per day in a warehouse environmentWillingness to work overtime as neededSteel-toed boots or shoes are required during work hoursAbout Four HandsHeadquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home. Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success.
We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win. And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done. Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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