How to hire a receiving team leader

How to hire a receiving team leader, step by step

Here's a step-by-step receiving team leader hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a receiving team leader job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new receiving team leader
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a receiving team leader, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect receiving team leader also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of receiving team leaders and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Receiving Team Leader	Description	Hourly rate
   Receiving Team Leader	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$12-24
   Shipper	A shipper is an employee who is responsible for filling customer orders and ensures that the quality of these orders meets the company standards. Shippers are tasked with locating items in a warehouse and preparing them for shipping while completing all the transportation procedures so that no complications arise during the cargo-sending process... Show more	$12-18
   Shipping	When it comes to shipping, a worker is primarily in charge of processing deliveries while ensuring accuracy and timeliness. One of their responsibilities revolves around processing information, maintaining an accurate record of all transactions, inspecting goods, and organizing an efficient transport of goods... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Sales Floor
   • Ladders
   • POS
   • RF
   • Math
   • Inventory Control
   • Safety Standards
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Quality Standards
   • Performance Appraisals
   • Pallet Jack
   • Purchase Orders
   • Safety Regulations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and implement strategic merchandising plans to achieve revenue objectives and reduce expenditures while ensuring payroll remains within budget.
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   • Cross-Train employees on DHL standards and applications.
   • Use real time research in WMS and ILP for product movement.
   • Use RF scanner to receive product in then finally transfer the freight into the system to the bulk area.
   • Train new associates on the proper way to scan units using RF system and help troubleshoot any problems that arise.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your receiving team leader job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A receiving team leader can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, receiving team leaders' average salary in south dakota is 40% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level receiving team leaders 46% less than senior-level receiving team leaders.
   • Certifications. A receiving team leader with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a receiving team leader's salary.

   Average receiving team leader salary

   $37,228yearly

   $17.90 hourly rate

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   Entry-level receiving team leader salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a receiving team leader job description

   A receiving team leader job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a receiving team leader job description:

   Receiving team leader job description example

   AGS Automotive Systems is a full-service Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and supply of complex high value-add automotive metal components, including in particular front and rear impact assemblies, principally for pick-ups and the heavy truck market. AGS offers full range of in-house capabilities including design and engineering, high tonnage metal stamping, light weighting solutions, innovative multi-material joining, high performance coatings including chrome plating and automated manufacturing processes.
   
   AGS is committed to delivering high quality, high value products to our customers, who include several of North America's largest automakers. For over 70 years AGS has stood behind our belief in quality, technology, and teamwork.
   
   AGS is looking for an Shipping and Receiving Team Leader to join our dynamic organization. This role is located in our Sterling South plant.
   
   Aids the supervisor and materials with customer support. Aids the supervisor in management of inbound and outbound shipments. Aids materials and fellow shipping team members with warehouse organization. Leads shipping team members in the successful completion of all of the above.
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Aids the supervisor and materials with customer support Aids the supervisor in management of inbound and outbound shipments Aids materials and fellow shipping team members with warehouse organization Leads shipping team members in the successful completion of all of the above Additional duties with similar responsibilities may be assigned as necessary
   EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED 1-3 years experience Must be able to manage competing priorities Reliable transportation Basic use and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite Able to read, write and speak English
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Able to stand/walk for the duration of shift (8+ hours) Able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted Able to operate a Forklift Able to perform frequent repetitive motions Able to withstand noisy environment Work station is in a shared and open environment
   TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None
   Accessibility: AGS Automotive is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. At AGS we are committed to supporting persons with disabilities to ensure qualified individuals with a disability are provided with equal opportunities.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right receiving team leader for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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   • Post your receiving team leader job on Zippia to find and recruit receiving team leader candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with receiving team leader candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new receiving team leader

   Once you've selected the best receiving team leader candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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