Interim Receiving Lead (IRL)

O'Toole's Garden Centers Inc.•Broomfield, CO

1d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

O'Toole's is on the lookout for a hands-on, organized, and slightly plant-obsessed Interim Receiving Lead to join our team for a temporary assignment. You'll be the first to welcome all incoming products, keep our back-of-house running smoothly, and help make sure everything ends up exactly where it should. Think of it as being the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps the whole garden center humming. 🌸 This position will include some seasonal supervisory responsibilities and will report directly to the Assistant Managers and General Manager. You'll be the first eyes (and hands!) on all incoming products, keeping our inventory organized, healthy, and ready to shine. From coordinating deliveries to nurturing plants and supporting the team, you'll make sure everything flows smoothly behind the scenes while sprinkling a little O'Toole's magic along the way. 🌿✨

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Forklift and pallet jack skills.
Shipping/receiving warehouse experience (1+ years).
Strong independent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions when working alone.
Ability to assess issues quickly, troubleshoot receiving or inventory challenges, and take initiative without constant oversight.
Tech-savviness-Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and ability to learn new software quickly.
Full-time availability (36+ hours/week), including weekends.
Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs and stay on your feet for your shift.
Fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Nice To Haves

A.A. or bachelor's degree.
2+ years of garden center retail experience with a track record of success.
2+ years of shipping/receiving warehouse experience.
Strong knowledge of annuals, perennials, tropical plants.

Responsibilities

Listen, communicate, and encourage others to do the same.
Keep all communication polite, enthusiastic, and problem-solving-oriented.
Vendors, drivers, and delivery teams are your new friends-treat them like it.
Receive and count all products with ninja-level accuracy.
Report damages and shortages like a pro.
Sign those invoices, track claims, and ensure our products flow smoothly.
Keep inventory organized and maintain the receiving area like it's a zen garden.
Work with management to maintain inventory levels and schedule vendor deliveries.
Create a receiving calendar everyone can actually understand.
Maintain rack levels: pick-ups, storage, breakdowns, everything in order.
Ensure arriving plants are healthy, happy, and ready for display.
Water, inspect, and move plants to their home departments.
Special assignments from management (yes, sometimes surprises!)
Attend staff meetings.
Participate in training and development.
Follow health and safety practices (because safety is no joke).
Uphold O'Toole's core values like a true garden hero.