Overview The Shipping/Receiving Lead is responsible for receiving, storing, pulling and shipping all items coming in and going out of the warehouse by any mode (LTL/TL/IML/Parcel) as well as general daily lead of the Shipping/Receiving clerks to ensure the highest level of productivity. Leads by example, monitor and promote a safe, clean organized work environment at all times. Communicate and work with other departments as necessary to ensure we are meeting all expectations of outbound/inbound shipments. Responsibilities • Pulls stock and assembles merchandise and boxes new equipment for shipment from work orders and marks with product identification and consignee’s address. • Follows all written departmental and company processes and safety procedures • Assures accuracy of shipment quantity and description to order specifications. • Prepares record of merchandise shipped including manifests, packing slips, bills of lading, etc. • Stores merchandise, supplies, equipment in orderly manner using appropriate handling methods for protection and disbursements and stock locations. • Receives incoming shipments of merchandise, verifies kind and quantity against purchase orders, records receiving activity pertinent to purchase orders within JDE and reports information for any loss or damage claims. • Operates power and manual material handling equipment. • Ensure daily forklift reports are turned in and submit forklift maintenance reports timely. • Loads and unloads trucks. • Knowledgeable with operating U.P.S/ FEDEX equipment. • Maintains a safe and clean work environment daily. • Leads Lean activities and pro-actively plans and facilitates new lean activities and pro-actively plans and facilitates new lean activities including 5S and continuous improvement activities. • Handles miscellaneous related duties and assignments as required. • Leads, guides, and trains employees performing related work. • Orders supplies for the department. • Assists in disciplinary actions and lead of employees under your direction (if needed). • Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements to the Distribution Manager. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Includes any required computer skills, regulatory knowledge, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.) • Must pass Rug Doctor’s written forklift examination prior to hire and have the ability to become forklift certified under the Company Forklift Certification Policy. • Must have the ability to lift up to 100 pounds. • Must have attention to accuracy and detail. • Good mathematical aptitude necessary. • Must be cooperative and self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and the ability to be flexible and remain productive while working under various conditions. • Loading dock experience helpful. • Must be able to pass reference verification, background search, post offer employment physical and substance abuse screen. • Overtime as required and authorized.