Receiving Lead - 2nd Shift ( Paint )

ADP, Inc.; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Competitive pay

Job summary

Steele Solutions is seeking a Receiving Lead on the 2nd shift to oversee daily receiving operations, ensure inventory accuracy, and support timely material flow in a safe, quality-driven environment.

The role partners with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Shipping, leading a team, coaching staff, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining ERP transaction accuracy and compliance with 5S and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of receiving, warehouse, or inventory experience.
• Forklift operation experience required; certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP, warehouse management, or inventory systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety-minded mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily receiving activities to meet goals.
• Provide training and coaching to receiving team members.
• Assist with workload distribution and task prioritization.
• Promote safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate receipt of incoming materials and verify against orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

WMS software

Job description

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Receiving Lead - 2nd Shift ( Paint )

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1992

Why Join Steele Solutions?

At Steele Solutions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safe workplace, opportunities for growth and advancement, and a culture built on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

When you join Steele Solutions, you're joining a company that values your contributions, invests in your development, and provides opportunities to build a long-term career. We encourage employees to learn new skills, share ideas, and grow professionally while helping deliver industry-leading solutions for our customers.

What You Can Expect:

• A safe, quality-focused work environment
• Opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement
• A team-oriented culture built on respect and collaboration
• Stable employment with a growing organization
• Leaders who value employee contributions and continuous improvement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts our customers' success
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Production supervisor, the Receiving Lead is responsible for leading daily receiving operations while ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and compliance with company safety and quality standards. This hands-on leadership role supports receiving team members, coordinates incoming materials, and works closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Shipping to ensure materials are received, stored, and delivered in a timely manner.

The Receiving Lead serves as a key resource within the warehouse and manufacturing environment by promoting safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other responsibilities as management deems necessary.

Leadership & Team Coordination

• Lead and coordinate daily receiving activities to ensure operational goals are met.
• Provide training, coaching, and support to receiving team members.
• Assist with workload distribution and task prioritization.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a point of contact for receiving-related issues and problem resolution.

Receiving & Inventory Management

• Coordinate the receipt of incoming materials, parts, and supplies.
• Verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage, defects, and quantity discrepancies.
• Document and communicate receiving issues to appropriate departments.
• Ensure all materials are properly scanned and received into the business system.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and storage locations.
• Perform cycle counts and support inventory audits.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and take corrective action when discrepancies are identified.
• Place incoming materials into designated inventory locations.
• Pull and deliver materials to production as needed to support manufacturing requirements.
• Move products and materials throughout the facility using forklifts, cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Ensure material handling equipment is inspected and maintained in safe working condition.

Documentation & Compliance

• Review bills of lading, packing slips, purchase orders, invoices, and other receiving documents.
• Accurately complete and maintain all required paperwork and system transactions.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S principles and best practices.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of receiving, warehouse, inventory control, or material handling experience.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Forklift operating experience required; certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP, warehouse management, or inventory systems preferred.
• Basic computer skills including data entry, email, and business system navigation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure and digital measuring tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively with employees across multiple departments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands to handle materials.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Exposure to forklifts, cranes, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Moderate to high noise levels depending on production activity.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workplace.

“Steele Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We are committed to maintaining a lawful workforce and verify employment eligibility for all newly hired employees in accordance with federal requirements.”