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

Overview

We are seeking a Shipping/Receiving Team Lead to support our fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Gund Company is an industry leader in electrical insulation manufacturing, serving the power generation industry. We are proud to be recognized for our commitment to team member development and long-term retention.

Join The Gund Company, where you’ll find teammates who support and challenge one another to crush goals and achieve meaningful growth. While we specialize in electrical insulation manufacturing, what truly sets us apart is our culture — a team of fun, driven problem-solvers who LOVE what we do.

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

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.

Essential Job Functions

Resource Management

Primarily serve as shift or work cell team lead that guides operators and projects of varying scope and work cells

• 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.

Qualifications and Competencies

• 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
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and shipping-related documentation tools
• Ability to lead by example in a hands on role
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) for shipping documentation, reporting, and daily communication.

Education and Experience

• 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).

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most shop environments, not climate controlled and impacted by outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

• Frequent exposure to fumes/dust particles; may require use of respirators or other types of PPE.
• May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Sample Titles: Team Lead