Shipping & Receiving Lead — Warehouse Team Lead

The Pivot Group Careers

Kalamazoo (MI)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 74,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Kalamazoo, MI specializes in manufacturing-focused placements and connects Shipping & Receiving Leads with local employers. This posting targets Shipping & Receiving Lead roles in Kalamazoo and surrounding areas, offering growth through a broad network and multiple partnering manufacturers.

The opportunity emphasizes long-term fit, hands-on leadership, and adherence to shipping accuracy and safety procedures.

Qualifications

Three+ years in shipping, receiving, or warehouse work in a manufacturing setting.
Forklift certification and safe operation experience.
Experience with shipping software and inventory systems.
Prior lead or supervisory experience on a small team.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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.
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.