Receiving Lead

Misfitsmarket; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Annual Misfits grocery box credit

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Misfits Market is seeking a Receiving Lead to supervise a warehouse team, ensuring safe and efficient inbound operations. You’ll operate PIT equipment, inspect inbound trailers, and guide staff to optimal workflow and accurate storage of goods.

Responsibilities include coaching teammates, coordinating with other departments, recording shipments, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Receiving experience required.
• Experience leading a team of 5–15 people.
• Forklift operation experience: sit-down, stand-up, and Rider.
• Experience with RF scan guns and WMS.
• Proficient with Excel or Google Sheets.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows and enforces company and regulatory guidelines at all times, including safe handling and storage of food and safe operation of PIT equipment.
• Oversees daily tasks of all team members and coaches for optimal workflow within Receiving.
• Liaises between warehouse departments to coordinate efficient flow of products from receiving to storage locations.
• Safely operates PIT equipment to unload palletized goods from trailers and escalates safety concerns as needed.
• Records and documents all received shipments with details and discrepancies.
• Maintains safety training and may train other team members on updates.

Skills

Receiving experience

Forklift operation

Team leadership

RF scan gun

WMS

Excel/Sheets

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

RF scan gun

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. We deliver organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood, plant-based proteins, dairy, bakery, wine, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states at up to 30 percent off traditional grocery store prices. In 2022, Misfits Market acquired sustainable e-grocer Imperfect Foods and now leverages its in-house transportation network to deliver directly to consumers with one of the most carbon-efficient grocery delivery models on the market. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, our passionate and motivated team of problem solvers helps save an average of 500,000 pounds of food per week from waste or lesser outcomes, with an all-time savings of 190+ million pounds of food

As Misfits we support our customers and mission by embracing our core values of:

Prioritizing our Customers

Doing more with less

Thinking Differently

Respecting one another

Moving deliberately and quickly

Taking initiative and delivering

How you’ll support our operations:

At Misfits Market, our customers choose us for what we - quite literally - bring to the table: foods that may look a little different but are still fresh and safe to eat. As a Receiving Lead at Misfits Market, you will be responsible for supporting a diverse and talented warehouse team through your strong communication and organization skills.

The Receiving Lead reports to the Senior Warehouse Manager and plays a crucial role in the on-time delivery of our customers’ orders. Your primary responsibility will be to operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) equipment to unload and inspect all inbound trailers using safe operating procedures and accurately move products to their correct location based on temperature and warehouse storage requirements. You will support the Sr. Warehouse Manager by organizing team members to maintain an optimal workflow throughout the day. Your position may also include coaching and training new team members.

What we offer you:

• Pay: $19/hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Commuter benefits

What you’ll be doing:

• Follows and enforces both comp p any and regulatory guidelines at all times. This includes, but is not limited to the safe handling and storage of food and the safe operation of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT).
• As a leader, oversees the daily tasks of all team members and takes ownership of the safe completion of each function within the Receiving department. Provides coaching to team members to achieve optimal workflow.
• Liaises between all warehouse departments to coordinate the efficient flow of products from the receiving area to the designated storage locations. Communicates effectively with team members and leadership to ensure a smooth transition of goods.
• Safely and efficiently operates various types of PIT equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to unload palletized goods from incoming trailers. Promptly escalates any safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Conducts thorough inspections of received products to verify quantity, quality, and integrity. Report any discrepancies or damages promptly to the supervisor and follow established procedures for documentation.
• Accurately records and documents all received shipments, including product details, quantities, and any discrepancies. Maintains organized and up-to-date records for easy reference.
• Maintains current awareness of safety regulations through regular training. May also serve as a point of contact for training other members of the team when operational or regulatory updates are implemented.

What you have:

• • Receiving experience
  • Forklift operating experience: Sit-down, stand-up, and Rider jack
  • Experience leading a team of 5-15 people
  • Experience with RF scan gun
  • Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management System)
  • Experience with Excel and/or Google Sheets
  • Excellent communication skills

Nice to have:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Experience working in a food based environment

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