Shipping & Receiving Lead: Drive Ops & Safety

Novolex

Franklin (OH)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 39,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Lead in Franklin, OH to oversee shipping and receiving activities, lead a shift, and maintain inventory accuracy. The role requires forklift operation, SAP/WMS literacy, and strong safety practices.

You will coach staff, coordinate with the Load Planner, and ensure timely documentation and reporting. The position offers 2nd shift hours (3pm–11pm) with an hourly pay rate starting at $24.17 and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations.
Previous experience in a lead, coordinator, or supervisory role preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, inventory control practices, dock operations, and warehouse workflows.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts; current forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties of a Shift Lead within shipping and receiving operations, including assigning work, monitoring workflow, and completing documentation.
Promote and enforce compliance with dock safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to support shipping, receiving, inventory management, and dock operations.
Oversee and manage departmental training programs, ensuring training is effective and documented.
Collaborate with the Load Planner to optimize dock scheduling and workflow efficiency.
Ensure shift teams adhere to established dock schedules and loading priorities.
Monitor shipping and receiving activities to maintain accuracy for outbound finished goods and inbound deliveries.
Receive outsourced window blanks into SAP and ensure accurate system transactions.
Ensure materials received into staging areas are promptly picked up and delivered to the appropriate departments.
Verify that Shift Leads maintain accurate and timely updates within Open Dock.
Ensure drivers are checked in and out professionally and in accordance with procedures.
Order departmental supplies as needed and manage inventories.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
Maintain all departmental files, records, and required documentation.