POSTED 05/02/2025
Shipping and Receving Lead
Location: Hanover, MN
Shipping & Receiving Lead
Hanover, MN
Currently looking for skilled individuals to fill a temp-to-hire Shipping & Receiving Lead opening with a company located in Hanover, MN. Interested candidates should preferably have attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in warehouse operations supporting the plant’s production flow.
Shipping & Receiving Lead Job Description:
- Lead and coordinate daily shipping and receiving operations for raw materials, finished goods, supplies, and equipment.
- Prepare packing lists, bills of Lading (BOLs), and shipping documentation for domestic and international shipments.
- Oversee loading and unloading of trucks; verify accuracy of shipments and receipts.
- Conduct inspection of incoming goods for damage or quantity discrepancies.
- Schedule pickups and deliveries with carriers and maintain shipping/receiving logs.
- Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and staging of outbound orders according to customer and carrier requirements.
- Train and support warehouse personnel on procedures, safety, and quality expectations.
- Work closely with production, purchasing, and inventory teams to ensure timely material flow.
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely; maintain compliance with plant safety protocols.
- Support inventory control efforts, including cycle counts and materials tracking.
- Ensure proper storage of materials per FIFO and lot control guidelines.
- Resolve discrepancies with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments.
Shipping & Receiving Lead Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or logistics certification preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in shipping/receiving, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient with shipping software (UPS, FedEx, LTL freight portals) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP).
- Skilled in operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment (certification preferred).
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and international shipping requirements (ITAR, export compliance) a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Why work with Moffat Workforce?
- We offer Health Insurance
- We offer Weekly Pay
- We offer Holiday Pay & Paid Time Off
- We are experts at finding opportunities that align with your talents
Compensation for Shipping & Receiving Lead
The starting salary for this position is $23-$25 per hour.