Receiving Lead

RK Industries; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(K) with company match

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

RK Industries in Aurora, CO, is seeking a Receiving Lead to direct daily receiving operations and ensure material flow, accuracy, and safety. This onsite role leads the receiving crew, coordinates with QC, and maintains records while upholding RK's safety standards.

You will train new hires, assign priorities, and monitor performance to keep projects moving. Minimum three years in warehouse roles and a GED/high school diploma are required, with forklift certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in warehouse, receiving, shipping, inventory, or material handling.
• One year in a lead, trainer, or similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of receiving, inventory control, material handling, and safety practices.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and shipping documents, maintain accurate records, and resolve routine discrepancies.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear direction to a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety, accuracy, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily receiving, off-loading, put-away, staging, and shipping activities.
• Coordinate the safe receipt and off-loading of controlled materials with craft personnel and Quality Control.
• Verify incoming materials against work orders and shipping documents; identify and report damage, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Ensure materials are safely handled, stored, moved, and shipped in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Operate approved material-handling equipment, including forklifts, hoists, conveyors, and hand trucks.
• Maintain accurate and timely receiving, shipping, inventory, and material-location records.
• Coordinate return-to-vendor shipments and other assigned material movements.
• Monitor crew safety, productivity, work quality, and task completion; adjust assignments and elevate concerns when needed.
• Train and coach employees on job duties, equipment operation, documentation, and safe work practices.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and promptly report safety, equipment, or operational concerns.
• Champion RK's safety culture and empower team members to stop work when an unsafe condition is present.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Receiving & Inventory knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Receiving Lead

Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000

Location: Aurora, CO (this role is 100% onsite)

Lead the Flow. Keep Materials Moving. Build It Right.

Great receiving teams do more than unload trucks. They keep projects moving.

As our Receiving Lead, you'll provide day-to-day direction to the receiving crew and make sure materials are received, inspected, documented, stored, staged, and moved safely and accurately. You'll coordinate daily priorities, assign work based on operational needs and employee qualifications, and keep materials moving where they need to go-on time and in the right condition.

You'll work closely with supervisors, craft personnel, and Quality Control, particularly when handling controlled materials. You'll also play a key role in training new employees, building a culture of accountability, and making sure every task is completed safely and to RK's standards.

At RK Industries, you're part of an integrated team that connects fabrication, manufacturing, construction, and field operations. What you do in receiving directly supports the people building some of the region's most important projects.

If you're an experienced warehouse or material-handling professional ready to step into a leadership role, this is an opportunity to make an impact every day.

What You'll Lead

• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily receiving, off-loading, put-away, staging, and shipping activities.

• Coordinate the safe receipt and off-loading of controlled materials with craft personnel and Quality Control.

• Verify incoming materials against work orders and shipping documents; identify and report damage, shortages, and discrepancies.

• Ensure materials are safely handled, stored, moved, and shipped in accordance with applicable requirements.

• Operate approved material-handling equipment, including forklifts, hoists, conveyors, and hand trucks.

• Maintain accurate and timely receiving, shipping, inventory, and material-location records.

• Coordinate return-to-vendor shipments and other assigned material movements.

• Monitor crew safety, productivity, work quality, and task completion; adjust assignments and elevate concerns when needed.

• Train and coach employees on job duties, equipment operation, documentation, and safe work practices.

• Maintain clean, organized work areas and promptly report safety, equipment, or operational concerns.

• Champion RK's safety culture and empower team members to stop work when an unsafe condition is present.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED. Required.

• Three years of experience in warehouse, receiving, shipping, inventory, or material handling.

• One year of experience in a lead, trainer, or similar role preferred.

• Knowledge of receiving, inventory control, material handling, and warehouse safety practices.

• Ability to read and understand work orders and shipping documents, maintain accurate records, and resolve routine discrepancies.

• Basic computer, math, communication, and organizational skills.

• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear direction to a team.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety, accuracy, and productivity.

• Reliable transportation is required for commuting and occasional travel between local corporate offices and job sites during business hours.

• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including dusty, loud, hot, cold, or potentially hazardous areas.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. independently.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, climb, and perform other physically demanding tasks as required.

• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, or in other challenging physical locations when required by the task.

• Consistent, punctual attendance during core business hours is essential.

Safety Is Everyone's Job

At RK, safety isn't just a requirement-it's a responsibility we share. Every employee is accountable for their own safety and the safety of those around them. If you see an unsafe condition, you're empowered to stop work and notify your supervisor so the hazard can be addressed.

Why Build Your Career at RK

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental

• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands‑on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, including leadership and technical learning opportunities, as well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Your Benefits

• Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays

• Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive

• 401(K) with company match

• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

Build projects that matter. Build leaders who last. Build your future at RK.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law