Receiving Lead

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Garfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle is seeking a Receiving Lead to organize, control and maintain efficient backroom/receiving operations, aiming to minimize costs, enforce safety, and deliver outstanding service to internal and external customers. You’ll guide the team through stocking, ordering and inventory, and you’re a true team player dedicated to helping others succeed.

This role requires a proactive mindset, hands-on leadership, and the ability to inspire the team while upholding food safety and OSHA standards

Qualifications

• Experience required: 6 months to 1 year.
• Desire to become a Non-Union Team Leader.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification or Licensing Preferred: DSD Certification
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Support a culture of safety including food, team member, and customer safety.
• Handle DSD vendor deliveries and returns per procedures and maintain documentation.
• Keep backroom/receiving area clean and organized.
• Ensure safe and secure receiving area meets health and OSHA standards.
• Ensure third-party deliveries are received according to DSD procedures.
• Perform vendor spot checks and maintain signature logs.
• Notify departments about perishable deliveries to maintain cold chain.
• Document pricing discrepancies, damaged products, and vendor non-compliance.
• Manage area outside receiving to prevent obstructions and maintain efficiency.
• Maintain equipment (DEX, DSD system, power jacks) and report issues.
• Run paper baler to make bales.
• Dispose of trash using the automatic compactor.
• Organize flats/backroom for evening crew

Skills

Customer service

Receiving processes

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DEX system

DSD system

Paper baler

Power jacks

Job description

Job Summary

Receiving Leads are key players in our store's success by making sure our products get in the door quickly and accurately. The Receiving Lead will organize, control and maintain effective backroom/receiving area operations to minimize costs, enforce security procedures, promote a safe work environment and provide superior service to all internal and external customers. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll be the one we count on to guide the team through stocking, ordering and inventory. To thrive in this position, you should be a team player. You know that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and have the ability to inspire those around you.

Job Summary

Receiving Leads are key players in our store's success by making sure our products get in the door quickly and accurately. The Receiving Lead will organize, control and maintain effective backroom/receiving area operations to minimize costs, enforce security procedures, promote a safe work environment and provide superior service to all internal and external customers. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service, you'll be the one we count on to guide the team through stocking, ordering and inventory. To thrive in this position, you should be a team player. You know that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and have the ability to inspire those around you.

Job Description

Experience Required: 6 months to 1 year; Desire to become a Non-Union Team Leader. Experience Desired: Customer Service Experience; 1 to 2 years of shipping and/or receiving experience preferred. Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent Certification or Licensing Preferred: DSD Certification Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age Job Responsibilities

• Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited to, food safety, Team Member safety and customer safety.
• Always conduct business with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for our Company. Every interaction, whether with an internal or external customer, is to be conducted with the highest degree of integrity and with an understanding that the end result is to deliver service in an unparalleled manner.
• Receive and process all DSD vendor and third-party deliveries and returns according to established procedures and company standards, maintaining all documentation necessary.
• Maintain a clean an organized and clutter free backroom/receiving area operation.
• Maintain a safe/secure environment in the receiving area by exceeding the health and OSHA requirements by adhering to the company's prescribed safety methods.
• Ensure that DSD vendors follow the established company standards, with regards to accuracy, safety and security; and that all third party deliveries (UPS, FedEx, etc.) are received according to the established DSD procedures.
• Conduct vendor spot checks on all items received through DSD process, and maintain proper signature logs for DSD vendors/deliveries.
• Ensure that respective departments are notified of perishable deliveries in a timely fashion in order to ensure maintenance of cold chain.
• Maintain proper documentation and reporting for any and all pricing discrepancies, unauthorized/damaged product, and vendor compliance violations with occur with DSD vendors or products.
• Manage immediate area outside of receiving room to ensure that there are no obstructions to the receiving of deliveries in an efficient time and manner.
• Maintain necessary equipment for receiving purposes (power jacks, DEX, DSD system) perform regular checks and maintenance and promptly report any problems for correction/repairs.
• Make bales by operating paper baler.
• Dispose of trash by using automatic compactor.
• Organize flats/backroom for evening crew

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.