Shipping​/Receiving Group Leader

The Shipping/Receiving Group Leader supports day‑to‑day warehouse operations by overseeing product movement, coordinating workflow among material handlers, and ensuring accuracy in picking, packing, labeling, and inventory processes. This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient warehouse performance and supporting the supervision team.

• Ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and labeled accurately according to specifications.
• Select and pick orders based on route number and scheduled ship date/time.
• Assist in maintaining and updating part locations within the warehouse.
• Follow Kanban processes generated by the shipping office.
• Load outbound shipments and verify accuracy.
• Use RF scanning tools to generate labels, create packing lists, scan tickets, transfer inventory, and support cycle counts.
• Coordinate with the Supervisor on distributing daily Kanbans and shipping paperwork to material handlers.
• Communicate with office staff and warehouse team members to ensure shipment accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in organizing late shipments and coordinating overtime coverage.
• Conduct audits as needed.
• Train new material handlers on daily warehouse tasks and procedures.
• Cross‑train in areas such as raw materials, shipping, receiving, and Tier II processes.
• Monitor and refill water levels in forklift batteries.
• Participate in physical inventories and assist with reconciliation activities.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or supervisory role.

• Ability to operate warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, balers, scales, measuring tools, office equipment, and production machinery.
• Valid forklift license (or ability to obtain one).
• Ability to operate aerial lifts.
• First aid/CPR/AED training or willingness to obtain certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 10‑hour certification preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions within scope of responsibility.

• Proficiency with Office 365 or related software.
• Experience using RF scanners.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (JDE preferred).

• Regular use of hands, ability to talk/hear, frequent standing, walking, and reaching.
• Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts; moderate noise level.
• Must be able to work on‑site 100% of the time.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• First‑shift position.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. Duties may be modified at any time to meet business needs.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management, Manufacturing, and Strategy/Planning

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Frankfort, KY $60,000.00‑$70,000.00