Shipping & Recieving Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Supervise shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Schedule and coordinate freight shipments and deliveries.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy, damage, and compliance with specifications.
• Oversee the preparation of shipping documents (e.g., packing lists, bills of lading).
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and documentation of outgoing shipments.
• Maintain organized shipping and receiving records.
• Communicate with carriers, vendors, and internal departments to resolve shipment issues.
• Train and mentor warehouse personnel on shipping and receiving processes.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with inventory control to reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; an associate’s or technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in shipping and receiving; 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping procedures, documentation, and freight carrier processes.
• Familiarity with inventory software and warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.