Shipping & Receiving Lead

Department: Quality

Reports To: Inventory, Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Overtime expected during month/quarter/year end)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, highly respected manufacturer serving the aviation and marine industries for over 60 years. Known for precision, quality, and operational excellence, they offer the rare combination of long-term stability, strong leadership, and a close-knit team culture. This is a company with exceptional employee tenure—people stay because they’re valued, supported, and given room to grow.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Join a stable, successful company with decades of industry leadership
Be part of a collaborative, organized team with clear expectations
Work in a role where your attention to detail and reliability truly matter
Enjoy career growth opportunities within a company that promotes from within
Experience a supportive, close-knit culture where contributions are recognized
Competitive hourly pay plus a $375 monthly stipend, adding consistent value to your total compensation

This is a full-time, hourly position with long-term potential for someone who takes pride in doing things right and enjoys being a go-to leader on the dock.

Position Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Lead plays a critical role in ensuring materials move accurately, efficiently, and safely through the facility. This position is responsible for overseeing incoming and outgoing shipments, coordinating dock activities, supporting production schedules, and serving as the primary backup to the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Receive incoming materials in accordance with defined procedures, ensuring accuracy and quality
Coordinate shipping needs with Contracts, Production Control, Quality, and Production teams
Pack and prepare outgoing shipments to prevent damage during transit
Load outgoing freight and arrange transportation with freight carriers
Maintain a clean, organized shipping office, dock area, and warehouse
Monitor and manage shipping/receiving supplies
Perform preventive maintenance on forklifts and operate power equipment safely
Assist staff with moving heavy materials manually or using equipment
Back up the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor and support all dock operations
Step in as needed to support receiving, shipping, warehouse, or other departments

Job Requirements

Clear and effective communication skills (verbal and written, English required)
Strong computer skills and data entry proficiency
High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, and during peak workload periods
Experience operating stand-up forklifts (reach trucks), forklifts, and power tools
Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to manage competing priorities and work with both internal teams and external partners
Documented U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status

Physical Requirements

Must be able to hear, see, speak/write English, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, sit or stand for extended periods, reach, grab, keyboard, file, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of inbound/outbound dock operations experience
This is a lead-level role—candidates must be capable of backing up the supervisor and possess advanced skills in computer systems, power equipment, and shipping/receiving operations

The Bexar Company

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