Distribution Center Receiving Lead

Strength Of Nature•Pooler, GA

About The Position

The Distribution Center Receiving Lead is responsible for receiving activities for finished goods. The role leads and trains unloaders and putaway operators, supports clear communication and teamwork, and ensures receiving, putaway, safety, quality, and housekeeping procedures are followed. The lead also handles receiving documentation and reports, coordinates with carriers, and performs other general warehouse duties as needed.

Requirements

Ability to lift heavy objects.
Ability to remain on one's feet for long periods.
Self-motivated, active, and safety-conscious.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse experience preferred.
Experience working with an RF scanner preferred.

Responsibilities

Train unloaders and putaway operators in accordance with work instructions and unloading and loading procedures, and hold them accountable for following those procedures.
Hold daily start-up meetings to maintain clear communication with the team.
Promote teamwork and respectful treatment among employees.
Coach employees so they learn from mistakes and avoid repeating them.
Ensure all finished goods are received and put away accurately and within 24 hours of receipt.
Confirm delivery schedules, including dates and times, with carriers for live-load deliveries.
Record and report overages, shortages, and damage (OSD) on both copies of the bill of lading and report them to management.
Report purchase order receiving issues and update the pending PO tracker spreadsheet.
Sort and segregate returns for QC inspection to determine whether they can be returned to inventory.
Receive approved returns back into inventory.
Unload and put away non-finished-good materials and supplies in their designated areas.
Send the daily receiving report to management at the end of the shift.
Ensure employees know and follow safety and quality policies.
Assign daily housekeeping tasks and ensure employees complete their cleaning assignments.
Ensure employees start work on time and take breaks and lunch at their designated times.
Perform other general warehouse duties as needed.