Shipping & Receiving Lead — Fast-Paced Warehouse Leader

Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution is seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving Lead to join our Florence, AL operations. This hands-on leadership role coordinates daily shipping and receiving, directs dock activities, and ensures materials and finished products move safely, accurately, and on schedule.

You will partner with the Plant Manager to maintain inventory accuracy and support efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in shipping/receiving or warehouse roles, strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Leadership or training experience preferred, with at least 1 year in lead or trainer role.
• Strong verbal and written communication, able to coordinate across departments and with external partners.
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving procedures: bills of lading, packing lists, POs, inventory control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Strong math/analytical skills for quantities, weights, pallet counts, discrepancies.
• Experience handling industrial products (bale ties, bags, stretch film) preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire; ongoing certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; work in varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Overtime/flexible shifts based on needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shipping and receiving operations, assign tasks, prioritize shipments, and coordinate staffing to meet schedules.
• Train and direct dock personnel, conduct shift meetings, reinforce safety procedures, and communicate concerns to the Plant Manager.
• Coordinate shipments, inventory transfers, and material needs with production, customer service, sales, carriers, and other facilities.
• Oversee outbound order preparation, packaging, staging, and carrier scheduling for timely shipments.
• Verify outgoing shipments for accuracy, labeling, and documentation; photograph products and loaded trailers before release.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documents including bills of lading, packing slips, shipping labels, and driver signatures.
• Oversee receiving operations, inspect incoming materials for accuracy, quality, and damage; document discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory records, conduct weekly counts, reconcile discrepancies, monitor shipping/packaging supplies.
• Perform material handling duties including forklift operation, loading/unloading, packaging, and transportation of materials.
• Maintain organized warehouse and dock areas following 5S standards; ensure proper storage.
• Enforce safety procedures, conduct forklift and rack inspections, coordinate repairs and corrective actions.
• Complete inspections and documentation in Microsoft Forms; report safety incidents and support investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team communication

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Revolution is seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving Lead to join our Florence, AL operations. This hands-on leadership role coordinates daily shipping and receiving, directs dock activities, and ensures materials and finished products move safely, accurately, and on schedule.

You will partner with the Plant Manager to maintain inventory accuracy and support efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in shipping/receiving or warehouse roles, strong communication skills,