Shipping and Receiving Lead

Crane Engineering; Kimberly (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401k with generous company match

Paid time off program

Career advancement through our Career

Job summary

Crane Engineering is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Lead to guide daily operations in the warehouse. You will supervise staff, ensure orders are processed accurately, and collaborate with service and customer teams to meet project material needs.

The role requires a high school diploma and proven experience in warehouse operations with strong leadership and communication skills. Expect varying shifts and on-call duties as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise with warehouse operations.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shipping and receiving team and promote core values.
• Supervise the team and serve customers.
• Develop and promote departmental policies and procedures with the Service Manager.
• Oversee performance and monitor tasks to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and improvements are implemented.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Crane Engineering is a family-oriented Midwest based company; with locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota. As a result of our growth, we have a need for a Shipping and Receiving Lead.

The Shipping and Receiving Lead oversees the daily operations of the Shipping and Receiving department, ensuring all processes are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with Crane Engineering's quality standards. This role builds upon the responsibilities of the Senior Shipping and Receiving Coordinator by providing leadership, technical expertise, training, and daily supervision to the shipping and receiving team while fostering a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the shipping and receiving team, demonstrating and promoting Crane's core values (Act with Integrity and Respect, Foster Teamwork, Focus on the Customer, strive for Excellence and Innovation, Project Passion and Energy and Have Fun).
• Supervise the team and serve customers.
• Promote positive work environment and team atmosphere.
• Works with Service Manager to develop and promote departmental policies and procedures.
• Oversee performance of the team. Communicates with team members on regular basis.
• Monitor tasks of all team members to ensure shipping and receiving tasks are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Ensures team members follow proper safety procedures and practices.
• Actively promote and implement improvements for the warehouse operation.
• Work closely with Customer Service Team and Customer Service Manager to ensure all orders are processed, and project material staged in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Work closely with Service Manager on disciplinary action, process of hiring, and preparing and delivering performance evaluations of designated team.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven expertise with warehouse operations.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Proven understanding of Crane Engineering’s internal processes and business tools.
• A positive, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• Ability to handle a varied and fast-paced workload to meet customer requirements.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays. Participates in the after-hours on-call emergency service program per Crane requirements.
• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in our warehouse facility. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and the noise level is usually moderate.

We Are Winning When

Our expectations are that team members demonstrate our Core Values.

• Integrity & Respect – Work with the highest ethical standards, interact openly and directly, honor our commitments and value diversity of styles, roles and perspectives.
• Teamwork – Actively collaborate with others to solve problems and create opportunities. Devote ourselves to the team’s and others’ success.
• Customer Focus – Make customers the starting point for everything we do. Understanding what they want and expect from us will enable us to earn their loyalty.
• Excellence & Innovation – Continuously elevate our expertise and knowledge to strengthen our competitive advantage; and always look for ways to apply breakthrough ideas.
• Passion & Energy – Bring passion and energy to our work so that we are "energy givers", enabling us to own and pursue objectives in spite of obstacles and adversity.
• Fun! – Enjoy what we do and have fun with each other – celebrate a job well done… "25% more fun".

Benefits and Team Member Perks

• Ability to thrive in a culture that values growth, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Receive recognition for creating a meaningful impact on the organization’s success.
• Work-life balance; generous paid time off program
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• 401k with generous company match
• Intuitive health and wellness program that rewards participation
• Community involvement and volunteering opportunities
• Career advancement through our Career Tracker program

Crane Engineering is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Crane Engineering also participates in E-Verify to verify identity and employment eligibility.