Shipping and Receiving Lead

Lake Air Products•Vadnais Heights, MN

6d•$24 - $32•Onsite

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 supervision of an experienced shipping team. The position is on first shift, Monday through Friday, with hours varying from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Shipping and Receiving Lead oversees shipment accuracy, completeness, and condition; coordinates the handling and movement of materials; works with vendors, purchasing, production, and other departments; and helps resolve material or labor errors and expedite jobs as needed. The role may be subject to export control regulations. Unless an exemption applies, candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable law or obtain an export control license.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly in person and by phone.
Willingness to seek out resolutions when issues arise.
Ability to interact with customers and companies to seek mutually beneficial outcomes.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of knowledge of shipping practices and laws.
Knowledge of available vendors and the ability to save the company money.

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 forklift trucks.
Create purchase orders for outside services, receive products, and coordinate with vendors and purchasing on urgent jobs.
Perform manufacturing receipts and job analysis, and work to correct material or labor errors; discuss extreme situations with appropriate management and make adjustments otherwise.
Expedite jobs as necessary.
Determine truck routing and legal load limits according to established schedules and weight limits.
Analyze 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 for workers and assign duties.
Study and standardize procedures to improve subordinate efficiency.
Coordinate with supervisors in other departments to ensure material and product flow meets production schedules.