RECEIVER

Koopman Lumber, Inc.; Fairhaven, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Koopman Lumber, Inc. is hiring a Receiver to ensure accurate inventory and efficient unloading of incoming materials. You will operate a forklift, manage shipments, and oversee daily receiving activities to keep product flowing safely and accurately.

You will lead and support a receiving team, maintain paperwork accuracy, and coordinate with purchasing to resolve discrepancies. This is a full-time role with opportunities for growth in a stable, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience in lumber/building materials.
• Strong attention to detail with paperwork and inventory.
• Ability to read and understand POs, BOLs, and receiving docs.
• Comfort with computers and inventory systems (Bistrack a plus).
• Excellent organization and communication; able to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to unload lumber and materials.
• Inspect, count, and receive products into inventory.
• Match POs with vendor Bills of Lading and receiving docs.
• Use Bistrack to track and manage inventory.
• Supervise and support receiving team members and delegate tasks.
• Organize and store materials in designated areas and racking.
• Process returns and credits from delivery trucks; note discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, safe yard and warehouse environment.
• Communicate with purchasing to resolve discrepancies and issues.
• Receive and verify transfers between Koopman locations.
• Perform cycle counts and rotate inventory.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

PO/BOL documentation

Inventory systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Tools

Bistrack

Job description

Description

Receiver
Koopman Lumber
Full-Time
Pay: Based on experience and required licenses

About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Receiver to join our team. This role is critical to maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring efficient unloading of incoming materials, and supporting overall warehouse operations.

You will operate a forklift, manage incoming shipments, and help lead daily receiving activities to keep product flowing safely and accurately.

Best-in-class customer service is the number one objective.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a forklift to unload incoming lumber, building materials, and hardware
• Inspect, count, and accurately receive products into inventory
• Match purchase orders (POs) with vendor bills of lading (BOLs) and receiving documentation
• Use Bistrack to track, enter, and manage inventory
• Supervise and support receiving team members, delegate tasks, and ensure completion of daily work
• Organize and put away materials in designated storage areas and pallet racking
• Process returns and credits from delivery trucks, including inspecting quality and documenting discrepancies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard and warehouse environment
• Communicate with the purchasing team to resolve discrepancies and identify issues
• Receive and verify transfers between Koopman Lumber locations
• Perform cycle counts and rotate inventory to maintain product quality

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and required licenses
• Full-time benefits package (subject to eligibility)
• Stable, team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities

Koopman Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Forklift experience, preferably in lumber or building materials
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with paperwork and inventory systems
• Ability to read and understand purchase orders, bills of lading, and receiving documents
• Comfortable using computers and inventory systems (Bistrack experience a plus)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and lead by example

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a distribution center or lumber yard environment
• Previous experience supervising or leading a small team
• Familiarity with building materials and hardware products

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, snow, rain)
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing in and out of equipment
• Operation of forklifts and material handling equipment throughout the day