Title: Shipping and Receiving Lead
Location: Franklin Park, IL
Shift: 1st shift, OT and weekend work required
Overview:
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Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k
Pay: $21-25/hr
Job Summary:
- We are seeking a hands-on Shipping & Receiving Lead to oversee daily dock operations and ensure the efficient flow of inbound and outbound products. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate inventory movement, coordinating shipments, and supporting overall warehouse and production operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and is comfortable working in cold storage conditions.
Job Duties:
- Manage day-to-day shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading trucks and verifying incoming materials against bills of lading and supporting documentation
- Prepare, review, and maintain all required shipping and receiving paperwork with a high level of accuracy
- Coordinate dock schedules and traffic to ensure timely shipments and minimize delays
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to support material movement and staging
- Ensure proper inventory rotation (FIFO) and adherence to food safety and quality standards
- Enter shipment and inventory data into internal systems; communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners via phone and email
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, inventory, and quality teams to align priorities and workflow
- Monitor compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures
- Drive efficiency and organization within the shipping department, identifying opportunities for improvement
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to shipments, inventory, or documentation in a timely manner
- Support additional tasks and projects as needed
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations
- Experience operating both stand-up and sit-down forklifts required
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Solid problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Comfortable working with varying processes and adapting to changing operational needs
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.