Distribution Center Receiving Lead

Job Purpose:

The receiving lead is responsible for all the receiving activities for finished goods

Job Duties:

• Train unloaders and putaway operators per the work instructions and unloading and loading procedures and hold accountable when they are not followed
• Hold daily start up meetings to keep a clear line of communication with the team
• Promote a teamwork environment and treat each other respectful
• Coach employees so they learn from mistakes and don’t repeat them
• Ensures timely and accurate receipt and putaway of all finished goods within 24 hours of receiving
• Confirm delivery schedule date and time with carriers for any live load deliveries 
• Notate and report any overage, shortage and damage (OSD) on both copies of the BOL and report to management
• Report any PO receiving issues and update pending PO tracker spreadsheet
• Sort and segregate returns so they can be inspected by QC to determine if they can be put back into inventory
• Receive in returns that have been approved to put back into inventory
• Unload and putaway any non-finished good materials and supplies in their designated area
• Send daily receiving report to management at the end of the shift 
• Ensure all employees know and follow the safety and quality policy
• Assign daily housekeeping task and make sure employees complete their cleaning assignments 
• Ensure all employees start work on time and are going to break and lunch at their designated times
• Performs other general warehouse duties as needed

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