Receiving Lead

FLATLAND HOLDINGS LLC•Hobbs, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Lead oversees inbound receiving operations at RK Supply to ensure products are received accurately, promptly, and cost-effectively. The role leads receiving team members, coordinates daily workloads, enforces safety and quality standards, and works with shipping, inventory, transportation, and customer service teams to support distribution center performance. The position includes supervising inbound workflows, coordinating schedules and labor, maintaining receiving documentation and system transactions, resolving discrepancies, supporting inventory accuracy, and contributing to continuous improvement and departmental performance reporting. It also requires compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable employment laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of distribution center or warehouse experience.
At least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
Strong understanding of receiving processes, freight handling, and carrier communication.
Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems.
Ability to lead teams, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Leadership and team development skills.
Time management and workload-planning skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Safety awareness and compliance.
Basic computer skills, including ERP/WMS and Microsoft Office.
Customer service mindset.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as required.
Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily inbound operations, including unloading, staging, check-ins, and put-away.
Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate receiving team members to support productivity, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.
Ensure purchase orders and transfer orders are received accurately, on time, and in compliance with company, customer, and carrier requirements.
Coordinate receiving schedules with vendor providers and internal departments.
Monitor workflow and allocate labor to meet daily volume and service-level expectations.
Enforce safety policies, OSHA standards, and company procedures, and promote a strong safety culture.
Maintain accurate receiving documentation, bills of lading, and ERP/WMS transactions.
Identify and resolve receiving discrepancies, damages, shortages, and delivery discrepancies.
Support inventory accuracy through proper handling, staging, and receipt confirmation.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service.
Assist with performance metrics, reporting, and departmental KPIs.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal employment laws.