Receiving Lead

W.C. Bradley Co.•Menomonee Falls, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Receiving Lead leads the receipt of products into the warehouse for storage and eventual shipment to customers. The role coordinates assigned team members’ work and ensures compliance with company procedures, policies, productivity requirements, and safety standards. The position also supports daily warehouse operations, maintains receiving and inventory records, coordinates deliveries, and trains team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years of shipping and receiving experience; consumer products industry experience is preferred.
Valid license or certificate to operate a forklift.
Knowledge of distribution and warehousing standards.
Knowledge of bulk parcel shipping methods and requirements, such as FedEx and UPS.
Knowledge of international shipping and receiving procedures and documentation requirements.
Proficiency with a personal computer, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Proficiency with an ERP platform and/or Warehouse Management System.
Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a diverse environment and across the company.
Ability to lead and guide coworkers’ work.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work flexible, non-traditional hours when necessary.
Ability to operate large distribution and packaging equipment, such as a stretch-wrap machine.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.

Nice To Haves

Shipping and receiving experience in the consumer products industry.

Responsibilities

Transport products from arriving shipping containers into the warehouse or distribution center using forklifts, pallet jacks, pickers, hand trucks, and similar equipment.
Review delivery schedules and ensure preparations, including work assignments, are completed before deliveries arrive.
Distribute work assignments, ensure their completion, provide guidance, and help resolve problems or answer questions.
Assist with maintaining inventory, receiving, and related records and reports.
Meet agreed-upon receiving timeframes and monitor and report shipment receipt status as appropriate.
Accurately record and maintain receiving information, including weights and quantities, in the Warehouse Management System or ERP as appropriate.
Monitor inventory transactions and take corrective action to address errors.
Obtain required signatures and sign-offs for incoming materials and bills of lading, and provide appropriate paperwork to the Supervisor or Manager.
Coordinate material deliveries with vendors.
Receive and distribute parcel deliveries daily.
Resolve routine problems, keep the Supervisor or Manager informed, and help ensure smooth daily operations.
Train new and current team members, answer questions, provide guidance, and provide equipment training.
Promote safe work habits and compliance with safety rules and procedures, and conduct regular visual safety inspections of forklifts and other bulk-handling equipment.
Lead the day-to-day activities of an assigned team and guide department members in accordance with established policies and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as necessary.