Shipping & Receiving Lead – Allegan Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Allegan (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Allegan, MI seeks a Shipping & Receiving Lead to manage daily shipping operations, ensure accurate handling of inbound/outbound shipments, and supervise a small team. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and coordination with purchasing and production.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years in shipping/receiving in manufacturing, forklift certification, and familiarity with shipping software and inventory systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in shipping, receiving, or warehouse work in a manufacturing setting.
• Forklift certification and experience operating a forklift safely.
• Experience with shipping software and inventory systems.
• Ability to read packing slips, bills of lading, and purchase orders accurately.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience on a small team.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and verify counts with drivers before signing off.
• Enter receipts, shipments, and inventory adjustments in the warehouse system.
• Resolve shipment errors, carrier delays, and inventory discrepancies with purchasing and production.
• Train new team members on loading, paperwork, and safety procedures.
• Open the shipping area and review the day’s outbound orders and inbound deliveries.
• Assign work to shipping and receiving staff and confirm coverage for each shift.
• Check incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders and note shortages or damage.
• Prepare outbound shipments with correct labels, paperwork, and loading plans.

Skills

3+ years shipping/receiving experience

Lead or supervisory experience

Ability to read packing slips/bills of

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shipping software

Inventory systems

Forklift operation experience

Job description

Job Description:

Shipping & Receiving Lead | Allegan, MI

Salary Range: $55,000 – $79,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a shipping & receiving lead? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Allegan area seeking experienced Shipping & Receiving Leads to drive results.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Shipping & Receiving Lead opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Allegan in Allegan County, within about 45 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Allegan area seeking Shipping & Receiving Leads who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and verify counts with drivers before signing off.
• Enter receipts, shipments, and inventory adjustments in the warehouse system.
• Resolve shipment errors, carrier delays, and inventory discrepancies with purchasing and production.
• Train new team members on loading, paperwork, and safety procedures.
• Open the shipping area and review the day’s outbound orders and inbound deliveries.
• Assign work to shipping and receiving staff and confirm coverage for each shift.
• Check incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders and note shortages or damage.
• Prepare outbound shipments with correct labels, paperwork, and loading plans.

Recommended Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years in shipping, receiving, or warehouse work in a manufacturing setting.
• Forklift certification and experience operating a forklift safely.
• Experience with shipping software and inventory systems.
• Ability to read packing slips, bills of lading, and purchase orders accurately.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience on a small team.

Bonus Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean or 5S practices in a warehouse.
• CDL or experience moving trailers in a yard.
• Familiarity with barcode scanning and RF equipment.
• OSHA forklift trainer certification.
• Experience with international shipping documents and customs paperwork.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Inventory Control Lead, Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping Coordinator, Receiving Clerk, Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Warehouse Lead, Shipping Clerk, Receiving Lead, Materials Handler Lead, Logistics Coordinator

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Safety Regulations 5S Offers Kaizen Inventory Supply Chain Access Support BASIC Lean Manufacturing Operations Logistics ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Inventory Control Recruiting Organizational Skills Compensation Supply Shipping Forms Attention To Detail Quality Control Inventory Management Manufacturing Regulations Preparation Software Documentation Planning Sales Management

Salary Package:

$ 55,000.00 – 79,000.00 (US Dollar)