What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receiving Lead position at CREGGER COMPANY INC?
Receiving Lead
The Receiving Lead is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient receiving and inventory control operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and supporting operational efficiency, company profitability, and customer satisfaction. The Receiving Lead serves as a key point of communication between warehouse staff, supervisors, purchasing, and sales teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee daily receiving activities to ensure all inbound materials are received accurately and in a timely manner
- Verify shipments against purchase orders and packing slips, identifying and resolving discrepancies in quantities, product, or condition
- Accurately enter, update, and maintain inventory data within the company ERP system, including loading receipts and researching product information
- Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and report variances
- Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, purchasing, sales teams, vendors, and warehouse staff to resolve receiving and inventory issues
- Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment; forklift experience and certification required
- Perform equipment safety checks and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
- Maintain the ability to determine inventory status and location at any given time
- Train and support warehouse associates on proper receiving procedures and inventory best practices
- Process returns accurately and ensure proper documentation and system updates
- Assist in pulling, staging, and coordinating materials for delivery or customer pickup as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and secure receiving and storage area
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines in a drug-free workplace
- Present a neat, professional image at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in receiving and inventory processes
- Prior forklift experience required; certification or ability to obtain certification
- Experience using inventory management software or ERP systems to receive product, research inventory, and pull reports
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills to effectively resolve discrepancies
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment
- Basic computer proficiency and comfort working with technology
Benefits:
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401 k
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation Pay
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discount
- Plus more...
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Pay: Based on experience