SHIPPING & RECEIVING LEAD

Bilingual English/Spanish Required | 5+ Years Experience | 12-Hour Shifts

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly organized Shipping & Receiving Lead with a strong background in warehouse operations, inventory control, order picking, counting, shipping, receiving, and forklift operation.

This is a hands-on position for someone who understands the complete shipping and receiving process and is comfortable working both on the warehouse floor and with computer-based inventory and shipping systems.

The ideal candidate must have more than five years of experience working in a full shipping and receiving department, including regular forklift operation. The individual must be able to organize daily workflow, communicate effectively with employees and management, maintain accurate inventory, identify discrepancies, and help keep the department operating safely and efficiently.

This position requires someone who can work independently, lead by example, and function as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Coordinate and perform daily shipping and receiving activities.
• Receive incoming materials, products, supplies, and freight.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and other documentation.
• Inspect received materials for shortages, overages, damage, or incorrect products.
• Prepare outgoing orders and shipments accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Ensure products are properly staged, labeled, stored, and prepared for shipment.
• Maintain an organized and efficient shipping and receiving area.

Picking, Counting & Inventory Control

• Pick materials and products accurately according to orders and production requirements.
• Perform accurate piece, case, pallet, and material counts.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory counts.
• Compare physical inventory against computerized inventory records.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain proper product locations and inventory organization.
• Help prevent inventory loss, misplacement, and shipping errors.
• Follow FIFO, lot-control, or other inventory procedures when applicable.

Forklift Operation

• Safely operate forklifts and other authorized material-handling equipment.
• Load, unload, move, stage, and store materials throughout the facility.
• Perform required pre-operation forklift inspections.
• Immediately report unsafe equipment or operating conditions.
• Follow established forklift traffic patterns and warehouse safety procedures.
• Maintain safe distances from employees, equipment, racks, loading docks, trailers, and other hazards.

Leadership & Team Coordination

This position requires some leadership and management ability.

The Shipping & Receiving Lead should be able to:

• Help organize daily assignments and priorities.
• Coordinate employees involved in picking, receiving, shipping, loading, and inventory.
• Communicate priorities clearly to team members.
• Help ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Identify operational problems and communicate them to management.
• Train and assist less-experienced employees when necessary.
• Maintain accountability for accuracy, productivity, organization, and safety.
• Lead by example and promote teamwork throughout the department.

Computer & Documentation Skills

Candidates must be comfortable using computers as part of their daily responsibilities.

Experience should include:

• Inventory and warehouse management systems
• Shipping and receiving software
• Entering and retrieving inventory information
• Printing shipping labels and documentation
• Email communication
• Basic Microsoft Excel and/or similar programs
• Reviewing purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and shipping documents

Strong attention to detail when entering quantities, product numbers, locations, and shipment information is essential.

OSHA & Safety Knowledge

Candidates must have a strong working knowledge of OSHA warehouse and material-handling safety requirements, particularly those related to powered industrial trucks and forklift operations.

The employee will be expected to:

• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Understand safe forklift operating practices.
• Follow proper loading dock and trailer safety procedures.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Recognize and report workplace hazards.
• Maintain clear aisles, exits, work areas, and emergency access points.
• Follow safe material-stacking and storage practices.
• Participate in safety meetings and required training.
• Report accidents, near misses, equipment damage, and unsafe conditions immediately.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• More than 5 years of shipping and receiving experience in a full warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Significant hands-on experience operating a forklift.
• Experience with picking, counting, inventory control, shipping, and receiving.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA warehouse and forklift safety requirements.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to accurately work with inventory numbers and quantities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, drivers, vendors, and management.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and accountable.
• Must be a strong team player.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Must be able and willing to work 12-hour shifts.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who does more than simply move freight.

The right person understands that a strong shipping and receiving department depends on accuracy, organization, communication, inventory control, safety, teamwork, and accountability.