Shipping Lead

Date:  Feb 7, 2026

Joseph, MO, US, 64504

Company Overview

Albaugh wants you to be part of our team!  Founded in 1979 by our Chairman Dennis Albaugh, we are the largest privately-owned company in the world providing the critical crop protection chemical products that farmers use to grow crops.  Our tagline, "Your Alternative", signifies our aspiration to be the number one value proposition to help farmers reliably grow plentiful, high quality food.  As a member of our team you will not only receive a competitive compensation and benefit package but also enjoy a friendly, family-oriented environment, personal growth and development opportunities, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work is contributing to feeding our world!

Position Overview

The Lead Packaging Operator is responsible for leading employees to perform activities efficiently and safely, incorporating quality in every case within company specifications and schedules.  The Lead is also responsible for the team completion of manufacturing processes that add value and quality to the final product.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the Shipping Lead will:

  • Managing inventory and reporting discrepancies.
  • Conducting quality control to ensure accuracy and condition of items.
  • Supports the direction set forth by the supervisor and manager.
  • Understand and follow safety rules including safe lifting practices.
  • Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required.
  • Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of production.
  • Leading the day to day shift operations of the shipping area in a professional and organized manner; leading, directing and coordinating assignments and activities of assigned employees to ensure the smooth operation of the process. Receiving and processing customer orders.

The Qualifications

The right candidate will be a safety-focused, motivated individual who can work both independently and as a team.  Your qualifications ideally include:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Willingness to work overtime to support a continuous operation as needed to meet business obligations.
  • Strong commitment to safety
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Manufacturing experience is preferable

Preferred Experience

  • Forklift experience preferred or willing to be trained for certification
  • Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial facility, formulations and/or packaging.

The Perks

Albaugh offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package that recognizes performance and alignment with our values.  Our employees enjoy work life balance and exceptional benefits. Albaugh benefits include:

  • Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement 401(k) Program
  • Company Profit Sharing
  • Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Short-Term Disability Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Rewards Program
  • Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program

Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background review.  Albaugh. LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Albaugh, LLC. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Albaugh, LLC. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Albaugh, LLC. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Albaugh, founded in 1979, produces and sells crop protection products used by farmers in our principal Markets in North America (United States and Canada), Mexico and LATAM North, Brazil, Argentina, and Europe.  We offer competitive alternatives to meeting farmers' crop protection needs, thereby helping to secure an affordable supply of food.  In each of our principal Markets, Albaugh operates efficient manufacturing facilities which assure the quality of the products we supply with rigorous standards of assuring environmental health and safety.

Company Vision: To be the leading alternative for crop protection products globally.

Company Mission: To create value for our customers by applying our unique efficiencies to provide a broad and sustainable portfolio of high quality, competitively- priced crop protection products.

Core Values: Entrepreneurship & Focus, Efficiency & Competitiveness, Integrity & Responsibility, Persistence & Teamwork.


Nearest Major Market: Kansas City