Location: Carson, CA (temporary) → Ontario, CA (expected to start June 29, 26)
We are seeking a Shipping / Receiving Lead who can operate as both a hands-on floor lead and a shipping coordinator.
This role is responsible for leading daily shipping and receiving activities on the warehouse floor, while also managing shipping documentation, carrier coordination, and system accuracy.
This is a working lead position — you will be on the dock, interacting with drivers and warehouse staff, while also handling shipping paperwork and communication.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead daily shipping and receiving operations on the warehouse floor
- Coordinate dock activities, trailer flow, and warehouse areas
- Assign tasks and priorities to shipping/receiving staff
- Verify outbound shipments for correct items, quantities, pallet counts, and labels
- Receive inbound freight and containers; verify against POs / packing lists
- Identify and resolve shortages, damages, and discrepancies
- Act as the on-site point of contact when Supervisor is unavailable
- Enforce warehouse safety policies and procedures
- Keep dock and staging areas clean, organized, and efficient
- Train team members on shipping, receiving, and safety standards
- Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy with Inventory Control
- Identify process improvements to reduce errors and delays
Job description:
- Create shipping Coordination & Documentation
- Prepare and verify Bills of Lading (BOLs), shipping labels, and paperwork
- Coordinate with carriers, drivers, and freight providers
- Schedule pickups and deliveries based on cutoff times and priorities
- Enter and maintain accurate data in WMS / ERP systems
- Communicate shipment status, delays, or issues to internal teams
- Maintain organized shipping and receiving records
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in shipping and receiving operations
- Hands-on experience working on a warehouse floor / dock
- Experience coordinating shipments, carriers, and shipping documents
- Familiarity with BOLs, palletizing, and dock procedures
- Experience with RF scanners, WMS and/or ERP systems
- Forklift experience (sit-down / reach preferred)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to commute reliably to Ontario, CA
Preferred
- Lead or senior shipping/receiving experience
- Experience with LTL / FTL / container receiving
- Inventory control or cycle count experience
- Bilingual: English and Chinese (Mandarin preferred)
- Ability to communicate with overseas vendors, internal teams, or documentation in Chinese is a plus
- Ability to train and guide other warehouse staff