Warehouse Shipping/Receiving Lead

Aaa Usa•Deer Park, NY

About The Position

AAA, United States, Inc. has partnered with a company that provides logistics and technical support solutions to the aerospace, defense, and ground transportation industries. The company has more than 700 employees and long-standing customer partnerships, and delivers services tailored to complex operational environments. The Warehouse Shipping/Receiving Lead coordinates daily warehouse receiving operations, assigns and prioritizes work for the receiving team, and ensures incoming shipments are inspected, verified, documented, and entered accurately in the warehouse management system. The role also maintains inventory records, coordinates resolution of discrepancies with other departments, supports team training and safe work practices, and helps keep the receiving area clean, organized, and safe. The role requires willingness to travel to or temporarily relocate to Commack, New York. Paid travel and lodging assistance are available. Long- and short-term contracts and immediate placement are mentioned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least 2 years of warehouse receiving or inventory experience preferred.
Knowledge of receiving procedures, inventory control, and warehouse documentation.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and email.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to communicate effectively with warehouse staff, management, vendors, and other departments.
Ability to work independently and lead a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the warehouse for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move materials; the listed weight limit is left blank in the posting.
Ability to work around loading docks, warehouse equipment, and incoming freight.
Willingness to travel to or temporarily relocate to Commack, NY.

Nice To Haves

Previous team lead or supervisory experience is a plus.
Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory software preferred.
Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily warehouse receiving activities to ensure incoming shipments are processed accurately and on time.
Assign tasks and prioritize workloads for receiving team members.
Oversee unloading, inspection, counting, and verification of incoming shipments.
Verify incoming products against purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and other receiving documents.
Identify and report damaged, missing, incorrect, or excess merchandise.
Ensure received products are properly documented and entered into the warehouse management system (WMS).
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure received items are properly labeled and identified.
Coordinate with purchasing, inventory control, shipping, and other departments to resolve receiving discrepancies.
Ensure products are moved promptly to the correct storage locations.
Monitor receiving productivity and communicate delays or operational issues to management.
Train and assist receiving team members with standard operating procedures and safety practices.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving dock and work area.
Ensure warehouse equipment is used safely and properly.
Assist with cycle counts, inventory investigations, and other warehouse duties as needed.