Warehouse Lead - Inbound

Porter Logistics•Pooler, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inbound Shipment Lead owns all inbound activity for assigned clients and freight lanes at our Savannah facility. This role is critical to inventory accuracy, client trust, and downstream outbound performance. You will lead and execute the full inbound process—from truck arrival through final putaway—while serving as the primary operational point of contact for inbound discrepancies and issues. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong forklift skills, attention to detail, and the ability to partner closely with Customer Success and Operations leadership.

Requirements

3+ years of warehouse experience, including inbound receiving responsibilities
Strong forklift operating experience across multiple lift types
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Experience working in a WMS environment
Strong communication skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately
Positive, team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership

Nice To Haves

Prior lead or senior operator experience preferred

Responsibilities

Own all inbound shipments for assigned clients, ensuring accurate and timely receiving
Lead a team of 2-3 associates to execute all inbound functions
Unload inbound trucks and containers using appropriate material handling equipment
Verify inbound freight against packing lists, BOLs, and system records
Identify, document, and report all damages, shortages, and overages promptly
Coordinate closely with the Customer Success team to communicate inbound exceptions
Ensure product is properly labeled, palletized, and put away within required SLA timelines
Maintain high standards for inventory accuracy and 24-hour putaway metrics
Support value-added services as required (pallet breakdown/builds, labeling, wrapping, etc.)
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently (sit-down, stand-up, reach, cherry picker)
Enforce safety, process, and quality standards across inbound operations