Shipping and Receiving Lead

Lake Air Products•Vadnais Heights, MN

3d•$24 - $32

About The Position

Lake Air Products is seeking an experienced Shipping/Receiving Lead to manage the warehouse supporting its Vadnais Heights, Minnesota location. The role supervises a team of shipping clerks and material handlers in a fast-paced metal manufacturing environment and combines hands-on work with team leadership. The position is on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Shipping and Receiving Lead oversees incoming and outgoing shipments, coordinates the movement and storage of materials, assigns work, and collaborates with other departments to meet production schedules. The position also handles shipping documentation, vendor and purchasing coordination, manufacturing receipts, job analysis, and resolution of material or labor errors. The role requires at least two years of shipping knowledge and knowledge of shipping laws, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a high school diploma or GED. The position may be subject to export-control regulations; applicable candidates must meet U.S. Person requirements or obtain an export-control license unless an exemption applies.

Requirements

At least 2 years of shipping knowledge and knowledge of shipping laws.
Knowledge of available vendors and ability to save the company money.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly in person and by phone.
Willingness to seek resolution when issues arise.
Ability to interact with customers and companies and seek win-win outcomes for both the customer and the company.
High school diploma or GED.
Candidates subject to export-control requirements must meet the applicable U.S. Person requirements or obtain an export-control license, unless an exemption applies.

Responsibilities

Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure shipments are accurate, complete, and in good condition.
Verify records and packing slips for incoming and outgoing shipments and oversee preparation of items for shipment.
Supervise and coordinate workers who lift, transport, store, and load materials and products using pallet jacks, two-wheel carts, or industrial forklifts.
Create purchase orders for outside services, receive products, and coordinate with vendors and purchasing on urgent jobs.
Perform manufacturing receipts and job analysis, and address material or labor errors; discuss extreme situations with appropriate management and make adjustments or expedite jobs as necessary.
Determine truck routing and legal load limits according to schedules and weight limits.
Review shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, packing slips, and other records to determine priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods needed to meet schedules.
Direct movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platforms to storage and work areas.
Interpret job orders and assign duties to workers.
Study and standardize procedures to improve subordinate efficiency.
Coordinate with supervisors in other departments to align material and product flow with production schedules.