Receiving Lead (RL)
About The Position
O'Toole's Garden Centers is hiring a hands-on, organized, plant-savvy Receiving Lead to oversee incoming products and help keep receiving accurate, orderly, safe, and efficient. The role handles receiving and accounting for inventory, coordinating deliveries and vendor schedules, identifying and resolving shortages or damage, and ensuring products reach the appropriate departments. It also involves assessing incoming plants and ensuring they receive proper care during arrival and unloading. The position includes seasonal supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Store Manager and Assistant Manager. It is a full-time role of 36 or more hours per week, with weekend availability required, including during peak season. The position is located at O'Toole's Garden Centers in Colorado.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
- At least 2 years of shipping or receiving warehouse experience.
- Strong knowledge of annuals, perennials, and tropical plants.
- Experience operating a forklift, pallet jack, and electronic pallet jack.
- Strong work ethic and independent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced delivery environment.
- Excellent organization, planning, and accuracy.
- Ability to create and follow processes that keep receiving efficient during busy seasons.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google tools, and ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Full-time availability of 36 or more hours per week, including weekends; weekend availability is required during peak season.
- Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stay on your feet throughout the shift.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Commitment to O'Toole's Core Values.
Nice To Haves
- Associate of Arts or bachelor's degree.
- At least 2 years of garden center retail experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- At least 3 years of shipping or receiving warehouse experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Receive and count incoming products accurately and according to standard operating procedures.
- Identify and report product damage and shortages, document invoices, and complete and track claims through resolution.
- Communicate product delays and availability changes.
- Work with management to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Coordinate receiving schedules with vendors and create and maintain a receiving calendar.
- Organize vendor pickups, storage, racks, and removal of breakdown materials.
- Keep the receiving area clean, orderly, and ready for work.
- Work with management to assess arriving plants for health and retail readiness.
- Ensure plants receive proper care and watering during arrival and unloading.
- Move products safely and efficiently to the appropriate departments and help protect product quality.
- Communicate professionally and build positive working relationships with vendors, drivers, delivery teams, and coworkers.
- Encourage strong communication throughout the receiving process and bring forward solutions.
- Complete special assignments from management, attend staff meetings, and participate in training and development.
- Help ensure health and safety practices are followed, follow company policies and procedures, and uphold O'Toole's Core Values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
