Shipping/Receiving Lead

BISSELL Homecare, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BISSELL Homecare, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Lead to oversee daily warehouse inbound and outbound activity. You will coordinate pull shipments, package and label items, and ensure accuracy with packing lists and bills of lading.

This role requires lifting up to 100 pounds, forklift certification, and the ability to train and supervise clerks. You will drive Lean activities, 5S, and continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass Rug Doctor’s written forklift examination prior to hire.
• Ability to become forklift certified under the Company Forklift Certification Policy.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Excellent attention to accuracy and detail; strong math Aptitude.
• Cooperative, self-motivated with good interpersonal skills; flexible under varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Pulls stock and assembles merchandise; boxes new equipment for shipment from work orders; marks items with product ID and destination.
• Follows all departmental and company processes and safety procedures; ensures shipment accuracy per order specs.
• Prepares packing slips, manifests, and bills of lading; records shipment activity and packaging details.
• Receives incoming shipments; verifies kind and quantity against purchase orders; updates records.
• Operates power and manual material handling equipment; submits forklift maintenance reports timely.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Mathematical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Physical strength

Job description

Overview

The Shipping/Receiving Lead is responsible for receiving, storing, pulling and shipping all items coming in and going out of the warehouse by any mode (LTL/TL/IML/Parcel) as well as general daily lead of the Shipping/Receiving clerks to ensure the highest level of productivity. Leads by example, monitor and promote a safe, clean organized work environment at all times. Communicate and work with other departments as necessary to ensure we are meeting all expectations of outbound/inbound shipments.

Responsibilities

Pulls stock and assembles merchandise and boxes new equipment for shipment from work orders and marks with product identification and consignee’s address. Follows all written departmental and company processes and safety procedures Assures accuracy of shipment quantity and description to order specifications. Prepares record of merchandise shipped including manifests, packing slips, bills of lading, etc. Stores merchandise, supplies, equipment in orderly manner using appropriate handling methods for protection and disbursements and stock locations. Receives incoming shipments of merchandise, verifies kind and quantity against purchase orders, records receiving activity pertinent to purchase orders within JDE and reports information for any loss or damage claims. Operates power and manual material handling equipment. Ensure daily forklift reports are turned in and submit forklift maintenance reports timely. Loads and unloads trucks. Knowledgeable with operating U.P.S/ FEDEX equipment. Maintains a safe and clean work environment daily. Leads Lean activities and pro-actively plans and facilitates new lean activities and pro-actively plans and facilitates new lean activities including 5S and continuous improvement activities. Handles miscellaneous related duties and assignments as required. Leads, guides, and trains employees performing related work. Orders supplies for the department. Assists in disciplinary actions and lead of employees under your direction (if needed). Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements to the Distribution Manager.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Includes any required computer skills, regulatory knowledge, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.) Must pass Rug Doctor’s written forklift examination prior to hire and have the ability to become forklift certified under the Company Forklift Certification Policy. Must have the ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Must have attention to accuracy and detail. Good mathematical aptitude necessary. Must be cooperative and self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and the ability to be flexible and remain productive while working under various conditions. Loading dock experience helpful. Must be able to pass reference verification, background search, post offer employment physical and substance abuse screen. Overtime as required and authorized.