Shipping & Receiving Lead

About the role

Responsible for the receiving, storage, and shipping functions within the warehouse to ensure efficient product movement to and from both internal and external sources. Maximizes the effective use of all warehouse resources to maintain organization, cleanliness, data accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, fabrication, and transportation of goods
• Oversee material handling process, including receiving and filling orders
• Lead, train, and provide direction to department staff
• Work with other supply chain associates to maintain records and processes of shipments and materials
• Move and store a variety of materials, parts, and products
• Complete all necessary documentation including packing slips, bills of lading, labels, etc.
• Keep accurate counts of incoming and outgoing product, as well as appropriate records of the corresponding shipments
• Inspect and assess incoming shipments, record problems, and communicate with shipper to correct as needed
• Use forklift and other powered equipment to move and store materials
• Label and mark materials clearly in the appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with fulfillment and warehouse processes, or combination of experience and education/training
• Experience in documenting warehouse processes and distribution business requirements
• Creative thinking, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, and visualization
• Leadership skills and ability to provide training and direction to department staff
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders and internal customers
• Willingness to adjust work schedules to meet customer demands
• Strong team player with a personal commitment toward the business and its customers
• Ability to maintain a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

Skills

• Familiarity with international shipping and ERP systems (a plus)