Shipping/Receiving Group Leader

Job Summary

The Shipping/Receiving Group Leader supports day-to-day warehouse operations by overseeing product movement, coordinating workflow among material handlers, and ensuring accuracy in picking, packing, labeling, and inventory processes. This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient warehouse performance and supporting the supervision team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and labeled accurately according to specifications.
• Select and pick orders based on route number and scheduled ship date/time.
• Assist in maintaining and updating part locations within the warehouse.
• Follow Kanban processes generated by the shipping office.
• Load outbound shipments and verify accuracy.
• Use RF scanning tools to generate labels, create packing lists, scan tickets, transfer inventory, and support cycle counts.
• Coordinate with the Supervisor on distributing daily Kanbans and shipping paperwork to material handlers.
• Communicate with office staff and warehouse team members to ensure shipment accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in organizing late shipments and coordinating overtime coverage.
• Conduct audits as needed.
• Train new material handlers on daily warehouse tasks and procedures.
• Cross-train in areas such as raw materials, shipping, receiving, and Tier II processes.
• Monitor and refill water levels in forklift batteries.
• Participate in physical inventories and assist with reconciliation activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, balers, scales, measuring tools, office equipment, and production machinery.
• Valid forklift license (or ability to obtain one).
• Ability to operate aerial lifts.
• First aid/CPR/AED training or willingness to obtain certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions within scope of responsibility.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Office 365 or related software.
• Experience using RF scanners.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (JDE preferred).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regular use of hands, ability to talk/hear, frequent standing, walking, and reaching.
• Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts; moderate noise level.
• Must be able to work on-site 100% of the time.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Schedule

• First-shift position.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. Duties may be modified at any time to meet business needs.