Shipping & Receiving Team Lead

As a Shipping & Receiving Team Lead, you work closely with the Warehouse Manager to oversee the Shipping & Receiving team. As a lead, you are responsible for ensuring your team is trained correctly on all equipment and company-specific processes. You act as the last line of defense for the Shipping team when checking order quantity and quality. You also verify incoming shipments and maintain inventory. A successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, interest in a leadership role, and is comfortable working with computers. 

Who We Are

Creative Safety Supply has been at the forefront of the Safety Industry for OSHA-Complaint labeling since 2007. We work with clients globally to find visually centered solutions to both everyday problems and hazardous situations. By working here, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to creative solutions that ultimately achieve our clients’ goals of building a safe and efficient workplace. Come find out why we’re passionate about safety and what we do!

Our Values

Customers First – Creative Thinking – Continuous Improvement

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

The Shipping and Receiving Team Lead performs range of duties including but not limited to the following: 

Delegate orders and tasks to the Shipping & Receiving team; let each team member know their work duties for the day 

Oversee team breaks and lunches to optimize efficiency 

Maintain item inventory and let the Warehouse Manager know if more products need to be ordered or manufactured 

Work closely with Packaging department to ensure timely shipment of customer orders 

Work with Warehouse Manager on recruitment and onboarding of new employees; oversee training for Shipping & Receiving Team 

Prepare materials to be shipped as directed by customer orders 

Reviews orders for quality and accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy and quality  

Transports and loads materials, supplies, and finished goods to and from warehouse inventory (manually and/or using hand trucks) 

Troubleshoots inventory issues; escalates to Warehouse Manager 

Trains employees on the proper uses and operation of machines 

Inputs, checks, and approves orders through computer system as necessary; maintains records as needed 

Assists with the creation of lit packs, promotional shipments, or other shipments as needed 

Maintains a safe and clean work environment for the entire Team 

Participates in the company Safety Committee as needed 

Participates and assists with Warehouse Inventory as necessary 

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

High School Diploma preferred 

Previous shipping experience required 

2 - 3 years of warehouse and leadership experience preferred 

Effective communicator, both written and verbally; understands basic English 

Ability to meet production goals/deadlines 

Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks or projects  

Must be able to work efficiently individually and as part of a team 

Ability to troubleshoot or problem-solve  

Excellent attention to detail

The Details

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Team Lead
Reports to: Warehouse Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Shift/Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday; 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: In Office (Not eligible for remote work)
Pay Range: $23.50 - $25.00 / Hour DOE

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand or sit for long periods

Ability to move around the warehouse and operate heavy machinery as needed

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions

Warehouse environment with fluorescent lighting

Regular interruptions and moderate noise levels