Assistant Lead Hand – Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control

Manufacturing Assistant Lead Hand – Shipping, Receiving  The Assistant Lead Hand – Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control supports daily material movement within a manufacturing environment. This role coordinates shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities that directly support production flow, on-time order fulfillment, and accuracy of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. The Assistant Lead Hand provides floor-level leadership, trains employees, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards. Shift: Monday to Thursday (7:00 Am to 4:00 Pm, Friday 7:00 Am to 1:00 Pm) Pay Rate: Between $25.31 to $27.31 The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:  Shipping Plan and stage outbound orders based on production schedules ; verify pick accuracy and packaging standards. Create shipping documents (BOL, packing lists, courier labels) and coordinate carrier pickups. Ensure shipments meet customer requirements and on-time dispatch targets. Conduct final quality checks; address discrepancies before release. Receiving Receive and inspect incoming sheet metal, steel coils, fabricated parts, and raw materials. Identify damages or shortages; work with Purchasing/Production to resolve. Direct put-away to proper locations; maintain 5S in receiving areas. Update system transactions promptly to maintain inventory accuracy. Inventory Control Lead daily cycle counts and investigate variances; implement corrective actions. Maintain bin/location integrity; support stock rotation (FIFO) and lot/serial tracking. Monitor min/max levels; flag replenishment needs and slow-moving/obsolete items. Prepare routine inventory reports for operations leadership. Leadership & Coordination Assign and follow up on tasks; balance workloads across the team. Train employees on SOPs, safety, and equipment; reinforce standard work. Promote a safe workplace; conduct hazard observations and support incident reporting. Act as point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders (Production, Purchasing, Quality). Escalate equipment, quality, and schedule risks to the Supervisor/Manager.   The ideal candidate for this position will have:   High school or college diploma 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment supporting shipping, receiving, or inventory control is a must. Experience handling sheet metal, steel coils, or heavy industrial materials is required. Prior lead hand or team coordination experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment. Comfort with ERP/WMS transactions (e.g., receipts, picks, transfers, cycle counts). Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and basic data entry/reporting. Strong attention to detail; able to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies. Solid communication skills and ability to coach. Valid forklift license/certification; experience with counterbalance and/or reach truck would be an asset. Frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs; use of forklifts/pallet jacks.   Artificial Intelligence may be used to assist with screening applications for this position.