Receiving and Distribution Lead

Galileo Learning • Hayward, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving & Distribution Lead owns the dock-to-distribution cycle: receiving inbound raw goods and vendor partial kits, running the accuracy-critical distribution and palletizing workflow that gets finished kits out to school sites, and directly supervising seasonal temp labor during peak distribution. This role is a key accuracy checkpoint in a highly bespoke, multi-product kit operation spanning across hundreds of school sites and partners. Galileo Learning has been offering educational summer experiences for 25 years: STEAM-based hands-on camp and expanded learning programs that build creative confidence, growth mindset, and innovation skills for kids from kindergarten through eighth grade. Behind every camp day is a warehouse operation that receives raw materials, finishes and palletizes kits, and gets them to the right site on time and complete. This role partners closely within the Supply Chain team to keep goods moving accurately from dock to truck, and is the primary point of direction for seasonal temp labor during peak distribution. Success in this role requires a high degree of accuracy, physical ability, and the ability to clearly direct others during our highest-volume periods.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a warehouse, receiving, or distribution environment, with demonstrated ability to take ownership of a workflow rather than just execute tasks
• Proficiency operating warehouse equipment including forklifts, electric pickers, and pallet jacks
• Physical capability to perform physical tasks including unloading, moving boxes, and standing for extended periods
• Fluent in written and spoken English required
• Ability to read English and work from packing lists and location labels across multiple sites simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to give clear, patient direction to seasonal temp labor and flex tone and approach across a fast-changing floor
• Experience informally leading, training, or directing temp or seasonal labor
• Familiarity with computer-based inventory management systems

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, fluent in spoken Spanish strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a hyperseasonal or education-related operations environment

Responsibilities

• Receive and process inbound shipments of raw goods seasonally, coordinating with the Procurement Manager on expected delivery schedules
• Receive and verify vendor-supplied partial kits: confirm completeness and accuracy against BOMs before coordinating put-away or handoff for in-house finishing
• Flag any discrepancies, shortages, or damaged goods to the Procurement Manager and Director promptly
• Coordinate with the Inventory Coordinator to ensure materials are accurately shelved and logged in the inventory management system
• Work from per-site packing lists to verify kit quantities and apply accurate location labels; attention to detail is essential in this step
• Direct seasonal temp labor on physical box movement and palletizing in accordance with site-specific packing requirements
• Coordinate with the Inventory Coordinator and Logistics Manager to confirm correct pallet counts are ready for scheduled pickups
• Ensure accuracy of each pallet prior to outbound shipment; serve as a key checkpoint between Inventory pulling and QC final pallet verification
• Supervise and direct seasonal temp labor on physical distribution tasks during peak season
• Ensure temp labor is deployed on tasks appropriate to their training level — physical box movement under direct supervision, not independent equipment operation or accuracy-judgment tasks
• Communicate clearly and consistently to maintain accuracy and pace during high-volume palletizing periods
• Physically unload materials returned from camp sites at season’s end
• Support the QC Coordinator and Production team with initial sorting and staging of returned raw goods and electronics for testing
• Put away finished and processed materials once sorted, boxed, and cleared by QC
• Shelve finished kits and update digital location in the inventory management system once QC has processed and palletized them
• Assist the Inventory Coordinator with pulling kits for palletizing when available and not occupied with primary distribution duties (note: the Inventory Coordinator remains primary puller; this is supplemental support only)

Benefits

• No-cost medical insurance for employees (additional plans and options to add dependents available at cost)
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401k benefits after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Paid Time Off – time off is not limited, and we strongly recommend that employees take time off to rest and recharge
• Unlimited free camp for your child(ren), OR two free weeks to be gifted (including AM/PM Extended Care)
• Friends and Family Discount for Galileo Camps
• Priority scholarship nominations for Galileo Camps
• Employee Assistance Program, options for life insurance, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed