Shipping & Receiving Lead — Forklift & Logistics Coordinator

precisionresource; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus

Excellent benefits

Collaborative culture

Small company culture

Job summary

Precision Resource in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Shipping & Receiving Lead to oversee material handling in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will plan schedules, coordinate loading, and ensure accurate shipping documents while maintaining order and safety.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds; bilingualism is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• 2-3+ years minimum safe forklift driving experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Related Lead and/or logistics coordinator experience ideal with strong decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with computers and inventory/transportation related transactions; knowledge of bills of lading.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate material handling to deliver products on time.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and load/unload trailers safely.
• Move materials on/off forklifts in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ensure proper staging, loading, and shipping of shipments; create labels.
• Update material movement and inventory records accurately.
• Process domestic and international shipping documents.
• Coordinate incoming truck schedules with Purchasing/Customer Service; contact external resources as needed.
• Assist with counting and maintaining inventory records.
• Support production material handling as required; maintain safety and housekeeping.
• Maintain punctual attendance and productivity; strive for excellent performance.

Skills

Forklift experience

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Bills of Lading

Job description

Precision Resource in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Shipping & Receiving Lead to oversee material handling in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will plan schedules, coordinate loading, and ensure accurate shipping documents while maintaining order and safety.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds; bilingualism is a plus but not required.