Inbound Receiving Lead

Crecera Brands • Greenfield, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inbound Receiving Lead is responsible for leading daily inbound operations
within a fast-paced fulfillment center environment. This role oversees the
receiving team, coordinates trailer flow, ensures product is received accurately
into our warehouse management system, and supports timely movement of inventory
to storage or forward pick locations. The Receiving Lead helps drive safety,
accuracy, productivity, and workflow execution while serving as the first point
of support for receiving associates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment center environment preferred.
• Experience in inbound, receiving, inventory control, or dock operations is required.
• Experience using WMS, RF scanners, and basic computer systems required.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents and inventory information accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous lead or team coordinator experience is a plus.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily receiving operations for inbound freight within the fulfillment center.
• Coordinate unloading, breakdown, inspection, and system receipt of inbound product.
• Assign work to receiving associates based on inbound volume, dock activity, and business priorities.
• Identify and escalate shortages, overages, damages, vendor compliance issues.
• Ensure product is accurately received in the WMS.
• Support labor planning and help balance staffing throughout the shift.
• Train, coach, and develop associates on receiving procedures, equipment use, quality checks, and safety practices.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper receiving controls and transaction discipline.
• Track daily performance metrics including volume received, UPH, receiving accuracy.
• Perform system research and help resolve receiving discrepancies and inventory issues.
• Ensure receiving areas, docks, staging lanes, and workstations remain clean, organized, and audit-ready.
• Support process improvement initiatives to improve inbound flow, quality, and labor efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED