Shipping and Receiving Lead

Warehouse & Shipping Lead

The Warehouse & Shipping Lead is responsible for managing all aspects of Dahlquist Machine's finished goods warehouse. This individual ensures accurate job closure, inventory control, packaging, labeling, and shipping of customer orders. The role also covers staging and coordination of outside processing shipments and receiving. By maintaining rigorous attention to detail and ERP accuracy, the Warehouse & Shipping Lead ensures the right parts in the right quantities reach the right customers with complete documentation.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in warehouse and shipping functions, with a strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Job Closure & Inventory
• Verify finished job quantities and close jobs in ERP
• Perform finished goods cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Maintain organized and accurate warehouse layout and drive improvements to storage and flow
• Packaging & Labeling
• Box, package, and label all finished goods prior to storage or shipment
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific packaging and labeling requirements
• Stage and prepare shipments for both customers and outside processing vendors
• Shipping & Receiving
• Ship jobs through ERP and generate all necessary paperwork and labels
• Perform all ERP receiving transactions for raw materials, outside processing, and services. Physically check in all outside processing receipts and perform some physical receiving for raw materials and services as required.
• Coordinate with carriers to schedule and track shipments, including use of UPS WorldShip
• Perform other warehouse duties as required, such as part marking, washing, and general finished goods support.
• ERP & Documentation
• Process jobs accurately in ERP to ensure real-time visibility of finished goods
• Maintain internal paperwork for job closure, shipping, and receiving activities
• Provide clear communication to production, quality, and customer service regarding shipment status

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Prior experience in warehouse, shipping, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment required
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Syteline experience a plus)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely operate material handling equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across departments
• Commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement