Shipping Lead

Little Leaf Farms; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Leaf Farms in Manchester, TN is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Team Lead to support daily operations, coordinate with Sales, Logistics, and Production, and ensure orders are shipped accurately and on time.

The role requires 1+ year lead experience in a warehouse, forklift and RF scanner proficiency, and willingness to work weekends/holidays. Starting pay $24.00/hr, additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ years leading or supervising warehouse operations.
• Experience in shipping/receiving processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping/receiving operations on shift.
• Utilize RF scanner for all transactions.
• Prepare items for shipment and validate packing lists.
• Move team members to handle volume.
• Ensure inbound goods are stored correctly.
• Maintain safety and GMP/HACCP compliance.
• Assist with inventory and cycle counts.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift

Job description

Description

The Shipping/Receiving Team Lead is a critical member of the shipping team. The role involves supporting the shipping receiving supervisor with the daily shipping and receiving operations. The team leader will partner with Sales, Logistics, and Production to ensure complete orders are shipped and delivered on time, as well as processing and recording all inbound shipments. The position requires working with the data system for storage and tracking of goods and shipments. A successful shipping/receiving team leader is well‑organized, excels in communication, and oversees their shift to ensure that shipping and receiving processes run smoothly, effectively, and accurately.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize RF scanner for all shipping and receiving transactions.
• Prepare items for shipment and make arrangements, including preparing a pack list, bill of lading, sealing trailers, etc.
• Move team members as necessary to process daily shipping/receiving volume.
• Help receiving team with inbound goods for accuracy and place in proper storage locations.
• Verify packing list against POs to ensure receipt.
• Complete required powered industrial truck inspection at the start of each shift or as needed for equipment changes during the shift.
• Prepare, pack, label, and shrink wrap product for shipments.
• Direct the replenishment of production pack houses with necessary dry goods as needed.
• Organize shipments of goods between sites, from suppliers to LLF facilities.
• Maintain the warehouse receiving/shipping areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Establish relationships with key business partners and cross‑functional team members.
• Schedule and participate in inventory and cycle count activities, including reconciliation.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety.
• Perform the daily light check in the greenhouses as appropriate to the production line in charge for each day.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating with the supervisor and team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• 1+ years of warehouse experience preferred or manufacturing.
• 1+ years of warehouse experience as a lead or supervisor.
• 1+ years of forklift experience.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Fully bilingual: English/Spanish.
• Good communication, organization, time management, and mathematical skills.
• Dependable and reliable.
• At least 1 year of RF scanner experience.
• Inventory experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, and weight measures.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

First and second shift positions available.

Starting Rate $24.00/hr.