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Shipping and Receiving Lead

Accurate Personnel, Franklin Park, IL, United States


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

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 shiftAbility 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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