Shipping & Receiving Lead | Team Leader, Logistics Ops

Paylocity; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Lead in Milwaukee to direct the workflow of a 3-6 person team and perform Shipper/Receiver tasks. You will ensure end-of-day paperwork and carrier communication are completed, and you will drive on-time delivery through prioritization and strong coordination with related departments.

The role requires 3-5 years of related experience, forklift operation, and proven leadership. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related shipping/receiving experience.
• Ability to operate forklift.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic math skills for weights and calculations.
• Proven leadership to direct a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage start and end of shift processes.
• Oversee daily shipping, receiving schedule, paperwork and carrier communications.
• Prioritize work by due date to ensure on-time delivery.
• Generate and implement continuous improvement ideas.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Purchasing, Production, Customer Relations, and Accounting.
• Escalate deviations to management as needed.
• Ship finished products and receive raw materials, weighing, palletizing, loading/unloading.
• Prepare bills of lading.
• Maintain 6S and clean working environment.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Compute literate

Forklift operation

Independent worker

Communication skills

Basic math

Leadership

Team guidance

Job description

Paylocity is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Lead in Milwaukee to direct the workflow of a 3-6 person team and perform Shipper/Receiver tasks. You will ensure end-of-day paperwork and carrier communication are completed, and you will drive on-time delivery through prioritization and strong coordination with related departments.

The role requires 3-5 years of related experience, forklift operation, and proven leadership. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on safety and accuracy.