Shipping & Receiving Lead

We are seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving Lead to oversee daily warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a strong leader who is organized, safety-minded, and experienced with material handling, inventory control, and coordinating shipments. You’ll play a key role in keeping materials moving accurately and ef
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ficiently while supporting production and maintaining excellent customer service.
Shift:
• 1st shift is 7am to 3pm
• Overtime: May be required to work occasional overtime (a longer day and/or Saturday) to support the production schedule. Inventory counts may also require working over the weekend.
Location: Neenah, WIWage: $25 to $29/hr
Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate daily shipping and receiving operations
• Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and provide strong leadership
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to drivers, vendors, and internal teams
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, move, and stage materials
• Receive incoming materials, components, and equipment
• Verify quantities and inspect incoming shipments for damage, discrepancies, and quality issues
• Compare shipment contents against manifests, invoices, packing slips, and purchase orders
• Complete documentation related to damaged or incorrect shipments
• Prepare packing slips, bills of lading, shipping orders, and other required documentation
• Coordinate with carriers to arrange shipments and deliveries
• Communicate shipment status, delays, and other relevant information with production, customer service, and management
• Ensure inbound freight is properly inspected, documented, and delivered to the appropriate department
• Develop and maintain inventory control procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Update inventory systems accurately and promptly
• Conduct physical inventories and cycle counts
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies and identify root causes
• Serve as the project lead for year-end physical inventory, including planning, scheduling, and execution
• Work with common carriers to obtain competitive freight rates and quality service
• Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse and shipping area
• Follow all company safety policies and required PPE procedures
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• 2+ years of shipping/receiving experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating forklifts and other material‑handling equipment; forklift certification is a plus
• Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse operations
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Positive, professional attitude and strong customer service skills
Physical Requirements
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including up to 8 hours
• Ability to climb a rolling ladder up to 10 feet
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, air‑driven tools, and measuring devices
• Ability to visually inspect parts, materials, labels, reports, and shipping documentation
• Ability to safely operate a forklift after completing required in‑house certification
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and/or steel‑toed footwear as required
Work Environment
This position works primarily in a manufacturing warehouse environment where temperatures may fluctuate and employees may encounter varying lighting, noise levels, uneven or slippery surfaces, fumes, a

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