Shipping/Receiving Team Lead

Caterpillar Brazil; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Team Lead at our Alpharetta, GA facility to guide daily warehouse operations, ensure on-time delivery, and coordinate cross-functional activities with production and logistics partners.

You will monitor inventory, manage safety and quality metrics, and drive process improvements while supporting employee development and ensuring compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team meetings and communicate priorities, workload expectations, and operational updates.
• Coordinate workflow and allocate resources to support shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling activities.
• Partner with logistics providers and carriers to coordinate expedited shipments and resolve transportation issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to improve logistics processes and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and lead inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Track and report Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost (SQVC) performance metrics.
• Lead problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Investigate customer-reported quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and warehouse operating standards.
• Support employee development by maintaining training records and coordinating cross-training opportunities.
• Occasionally operate forklifts, reach trucks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Perform shipping, receiving, warehousing, and material handling activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Record keeping

Organizational skills

Independent work

Operational excellence

Tools

ERP

WMS

Job description

Career Area: Operations

Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We're committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

Role Definition

The Shipping & Receiving Team Lead supports the Section Manager in leading daily warehouse and logistics operations within the Alpharetta, Georgia facility. This role is responsible for coordinating team activities, prioritizing workflow, driving safety, quality, and inventory performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Team Lead serves as a key liaison between warehouse employees, logistics partners, production teams, and customers to ensure efficient material flow and on-time delivery.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily team meetings and communicate priorities, workload expectations, and operational updates.
• Coordinate workflow and allocate resources to support shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling activities.
• Partner with logistics providers and carriers to coordinate expedited shipments and resolve transportation issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to improve logistics processes and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and lead inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Track and report Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost (SQVC) performance metrics.
• Lead problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Investigate customer-reported quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and warehouse operating standards.
• Support employee development by maintaining training records and coordinating cross-training opportunities.
• Occasionally operate forklifts, reach trucks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Perform shipping, receiving, warehousing, and material handling activities as needed.

What You Will Have

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to operational excellence.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous leadership experience in a warehouse, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading employee teams and coordinating daily operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Lean Logistics, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, and material flow optimization.
• Prior experience using ERP, WMS, or warehouse management systems.
• Experience leading root-ca investigations and implementing corrective actions.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift materials up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pounds as a team lift.
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, and perform material handling activities as needed.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures.
• Consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods during the workday.
• Forklift, reach truck, and crane operation may be required.

Additional Information

This position is located onsite in Alpharetta, GA.

Relocation is not provided for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Summary Pay Range

Summary Pay Range: $22.30 - $29.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefitsn
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.