Shipping and Receiving Team Lead at The Gund Company – Amsterdam, New York

Description: The Gund Company has an immediate opening at our­­­­­ Amsterdam, NY manufacturing plant for a full-time Shipping and Receiving Team Lead to join our team!

Shift: 1st

Hourly Wage: $29.00- $36.00

Plant/Work Location Address: 200 Wallins Corners Rd, Amsterdam, NY

The Gund Company is a manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions specializing in customized electrical insulation parts. With 16 facilities worldwide, we specialize in custom fabricated parts manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding customer needs and have a reputation for outstanding customer service and quality.

Summary Shipping and Receiving Team Lead

The Shipping & Receiving team lead is a results-driven professional responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant movement of inbound and outbound shipments. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership behaviors, communicates clearly across teams, and possesses working knowledge of domestic and international shipping processes.

Duties Shipping and Receiving Team Lead

• Lead and coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant movement of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Serve as a hands-on team lead by prioritizing work, guiding team members, and supporting daily operational needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare, review, and verify shipping documentation including packing lists, bills of lading, labels, and required certifications.
• Support domestic and international shipments by coordinating with carriers and internal teams to meet delivery and customer requirements.
• Apply basic to intermediate math skills to verify quantities, counts, weights, dimensions, and shipping information against work orders and packing slips.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies using mathematical reasoning to maintain shipping accuracy and inventory integrity.
• Support shipments that may include hazardous materials (HAZMAT) by following established procedures, documentation, labeling, and compliance requirements.
• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate records and a clean, organized work area.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education or training in logistics, supply chain, or related fields preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing operations.
• Prior experience in a lead, senior, or informal team lead role preferred, including providing day to day guidance or support to team members.
• Working knowledge of domestic shipping processes required; exposure to international shipping documentation preferred.
• HAZMAT shipping experience or certification is a plus, along with demonstrated ability to apply basic to intermediate math skills (counts, weights, dimensions, freight calculations)

• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, packing slips, and related records
• Experience receiving, inspecting, and verifying international shipments for accuracy and compliance
• Working knowledge of commodity codes, international shipping requirements, and regulatory compliance
• Hands-on experience using UPS and FedEx shipping software to process outbound shipments
• Ability to coordinate multiple shipments simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) for shipping documentation, reporting, and daily communication.

Environment

• Not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions.
• Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.
• Frequent exposure to fumes/dust/chemical particles, may require use of respirators or other types of PPE.
• Employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• A safe and healthy work environment

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability

• 401(k) retirement savings program with 50% employer match (up to 6% of contributions)

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned - Shares are awarded each year based on profitability with no out-of-pocket investment.

Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future. Apply today to start your career with The Gund Company!

Reasonable accommodation(s) for may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position of Shipping/Receiving Team Lead

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.