Shipping & Receiving Lead

ADP, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

IMP in Lakeland, FL seeks a Shipping & Receiving Lead to supervise shipping, receiving, and kitting, ensuring efficient material movement across the facility. The role oversees multiple logistics departments and supports Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Requirements include 5+ years in material handling, forklift and crane operation, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage paperwork. 5S and safety emphasis are essential in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of material handling experience.
• Experience operating forklifts, lift vehicles, and overhead crane systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to read, complete, and maintain required paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping, receiving, and kitting operations to ensure smooth material flow.
• Load and unload trucks; stage materials in correct locations throughout the plant.
• Maintain shipping consumables inventory and manage disposal.
• Support inventory cycle counts and accuracy initiatives.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and 5S practices.
• Maintain 5S standards and ensure a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times.

Skills

Material handling experience

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

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Shipping & Receiving Lead

Full Time All Full Time Lakeland, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1090

The Shipping & Receiving Lead supports all production, shipping, receiving, and kitting operations by ensuring efficient movement of materials throughout the facility. This role oversees multiple logistics‑related departments, maintains inventory accuracy, supports Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives, and ensures a safe, organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle large volumes of parts as they move through the manufacturing facility
• Load and unload trucks; stage materials in correct locations throughout the plant
• Ensure smooth material flow from operation to operation
• Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes
• Maintain shipping consumables inventory and manage disposal
• Support inventory cycle counts and accuracy initiatives
• Complete required paperwork, tags, and documentation accurately
• Oversee Shipping Department; provide backup support as needed
• Oversee Receiving Department; provide backup support as needed
• Oversee Material Handling Department; ensure timely movement of materials
• Oversee Kitting Department; ensure company kitting goals are met
• Serve as backup in all roles of Shipping & Receiving
• Maintain company vehicles and associated records
• Actively support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Maintain 5S standards and ensure a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
• Participate in department task lists, white board communication, and daily coordination
• Support month‑end closing activities related to inventory and material movement

Other Duties

• Work flexible hours and overtime as required
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of material handling experience
• Experience operating forklifts, lift vehicles, and overhead crane systems
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to read, complete, and maintain required paperwork

Education

• High School Diploma required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout warehouse and production areas
• Material Flow — Understanding of how materials move through a production environment
• Inventory Accuracy — Ability to support cycle counts and maintain correct records
• Lean Manufacturing — Commitment to continuous improvement
• 5S Practices — Maintaining organization, cleanliness, and safety
• Cross‑Functional Communication — Ability to coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, Production, and Kitting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, IMP has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse pose a threat to the health and safety of IMP employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, IMP is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace.

IMP does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; to create discriminatory work conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race (including hairstyle/texture), color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or marital status.

Discrimination of this kind may also be strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This policy is intended to comply with the prohibitions stated in these anti-discrimination laws.