Shipping and Receiving Lead (Franklin Park)

Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Lead

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Pay: $23–$25/hour (based on experience)

Schedule Requirements: Must be available for overtime during weekdays and weekends as needed

Job Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Lead is responsible for overseeing daily dock operations, ensuring the accurate and timely shipment and receipt of goods. This role includes hands-on involvement in loading/unloading palletized products, inventory control, and maintaining compliance with quality and food safety standards, including freezer storage operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily shipping and receiving operations, including loading and unloading trucks
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments, including Bills of Lading (BOLs) and related documentation
• Prepare and maintain all shipping and receiving records and paperwork
• Coordinate dock scheduling, traffic flow, and shipment timelines
• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts, as well as pallet jacks
• Ensure proper FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory rotation
• Maintain compliance with quality, food safety, and operational standards
• Enter and track shipping data in internal systems; communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners
• Collaborate with production, inventory, and quality teams to support overall operations
• Monitor inventory accuracy and shipping efficiency within the department
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in shipments or inventory
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in shipping and receiving or warehouse operations
• Experience operating both stand-up and sit-down forklifts (required)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in cold storage/freezer and high-noise manufacturing environments
• Frequent standing, bending, and stooping throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
• Capable of performing repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Must be able to work extended hours, including overtime and weekends as needed

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