Shipping/Receiving Lead

Rug-Doctor-1; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rug Doctor is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Lead to manage inbound and outbound shipments, supervise clerks, and improve warehouse efficiency. You will verify orders, box and box-label equipment, operate forklifts, and maintain accurate records daily.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, Lean activities, and reporting to the Distribution Manager. The role demands strong detail, math aptitude, and reliable leadership in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifications

• Must pass Rug Doctor’s forklift exam prior to hire and may become forklift certified.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must have attention to accuracy and detail.
• Good mathematical aptitude necessary.
• Cooperative, self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
• Loading dock experience is helpful.
• Must pass reference verification, background check, post-offer exam and drug screen.
• Overtime may be required and authorized.

Responsibilities

• Pulls stock and boxes new equipment for shipment per work orders.
• Follows all departmental and safety procedures.
• Ensures shipment quantities match order specifications.
• Prepares records of merchandise shipped (packing slips, BOLs, etc.).
• Stores merchandise and equipment in orderly locations and handles safely.
• Receives incoming shipments, verifies against POs, records activity.
• Operates power and manual material handling equipment.
• Submit forklift maintenance reports and daily forklift reports.
• Loads and unloads trucks; handles UPS/FEDEX equipment.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment; leads Lean activities (5S, CI).
• Leads, guides, and trains staff; orders supplies for the department.
• Assists in disciplinary actions as needed; manages daily/weekly/monthly reports to Distribution Manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Math aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Flexible

Overtime available

Lifting up to 100 pounds

Background check

Loading dock experience

UPS/FEDEX equipment

Tools

Loading dock equipment

UPS/ FEDEX equipment

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.