Shipping & Receiving Lead – Caledonia Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Caledonia Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Caledonia, MI, is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Lead to join our network of manufacturers. You will lead a small team, manage outbound shipments, verify counts with drivers, and coordinate with purchasing and production to resolve discrepancies.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and accurate documentation. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in shipping/receiving, forklift certification, and experience with shipping software and ERPs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outbound shipments with correct labels, paperwork, and loading plans.
• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading packing slips / BOL / PO

Safety procedures

Communication with drivers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Shipping software

Inventory systems

Barcode scanners / RF equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Shipping & Receiving Lead | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 – $71,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a shipping & receiving lead? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Caledonia area seeking experienced Shipping & Receiving Leads.

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 Caledonia in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ionia, Middleville, Hastings, and Lake Odessa.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Caledonia area that seek Shipping & Receiving Leads. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual Responsibilities

• Prepare outbound shipments with correct labels, paperwork, and loading plans.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

Receiving Clerk, Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Warehouse Lead, Shipping Clerk, Receiving Lead, Materials Handler Lead, Logistics Coordinator, Inventory Control Lead, Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping 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 5S Data Truck Offers Kaizen Scanners Inventory Support BASIC Lean Manufacturing Operations Logistics ERP Data Integrity Salary Hiring Partnerships Inventory Control Recruiting Compensation Shipping SAP Quality Control Inventory Management Manufacturing Regulations Records Oracle Preparation Software Training Leadership Sales Management

Salary Package:

$ 48,000.00 – 71,000.00 (US Dollar)