Team Lead - Inbound
About The Position
This role is responsible for coordinating daily warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and cycle counting. The Team Lead will track inbound and outbound shipments, maintain accurate inventory records, and prepare shipping documents. They will also communicate with carriers and internal teams, support warehouse staff, and monitor performance metrics. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives are also key aspects of this position. The role requires the ability to respond to and resolve operational issues to minimize disruptions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Working knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory control practices
- Proficiency in WMS, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels
Nice To Haves
- Experience coordinating shipping and transportation schedules
- Prior experience in a high-volume or multi-shift warehouse environment
- Forklift or material-handling certification
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and cycle counting
- Track inbound and outbound shipments to ensure on-time and accurate movement of goods
- Maintain accurate inventory records using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms
- Prepare, review, and process shipping documents (BOLs, packing lists, invoices, labels)
- Communicate with carriers, drivers, and internal teams to resolve delays, shortages, or discrepancies
- Support warehouse staff with work assignments, priorities, and workflow coordination
- Monitor warehouse performance metrics (accuracy, productivity, on-time shipments) and report trends
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to layout, processes, and inventory accuracy
- Respond to and resolve operational issues to minimize disruptions and service failures
- Other tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
