Shipping & Receiving Lead

Shipping & Warehouse Coordinator

Department: Operations
Reports To: Plant Supervisor & Operations Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Shipping & Warehouse Coordinator to take ownership of the day-to-day shipping and receiving operations within our manufacturing facility. This is a working position where the successful candidate will spend the majority of their day on the warehouse floor preparing shipments, receiving materials, organizing inventory, and ensuring orders are processed accurately and on schedule.

This is not a traditional supervisory role. While you may coordinate daily activities and receive assistance from a small team (2 indirect reports) when required, you will be responsible for completing much of the work independently. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in staying organized, and has a strong sense of urgency to ensure customers receive their orders on time.

As our shipping processes continue to evolve through automation and technology, strong computer skills and experience using ERP systems are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping

• Review daily orders, pick materials accurately, and prepare shipments for customer delivery.
• Package, strap, palletize, wrap, and protect products to ensure safe transportation.
• Schedule local, LTL, FTL, courier, and cross-border shipments using online carrier portals and transportation providers.
• Coordinate daily pickups and deliveries while communicating effectively with drivers and carriers.
• Prepare shipping documentation including packing slips, bills of lading, shipping labels, and customs documentation.
• Ensure all required paperwork accompanies every shipment and is completed accurately.
• Work closely with Customer Service, Purchasing, and Production to prioritize orders and minimize shipping delays.
• Monitor freight costs and utilize cost-effective shipping methods whenever possible.

Receiving & Material Handling

• Receive incoming packages, skids, full truckloads, and containers.
• Verify received materials against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Process receipts accurately within the ERP system.
• Store inventory in designated warehouse locations while maintaining organization and inventory accuracy.
• Move materials safely throughout the facility using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Assist with inventory control, cycle counts, and material replenishment.

Warehouse Operations

• Support production by ensuring materials and completed products are available for shipment on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse at all times.
• Complete local pickups and deliveries when required.
• File shipping and receiving documentation accurately.
• Assist in production and other operational areas during peak workloads.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and company procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of shipping and receiving experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on warehouse experience with order picking, packing, receiving, and inventory control.
• Valid forklift certification or demonstrated experience operating counterbalance forklifts.
• Experience coordinating freight shipments, transportation providers, and shipping documentation.
• Experience using ERP systems, barcode scanners, and Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable learning new technology as warehouse operations continue to become more automated.
• Experience working in a smaller team where flexibility and a willingness to perform multiple tasks is essential.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is considered an asset.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting shipping deadlines.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows tasks through to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 100 lbs and performing manual material handling throughout the day.
• Comfortable balancing computer-based work with physical warehouse responsibilities.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to jump in wherever needed to support the team.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Inventory control: 2 years (Required)
• Picking & packing: 2 years (Required)
• Shipping & receiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Shipping documentation: 1 year (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Lean manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000