Receiving Lead: Forklift & Inventory Excellence

Kitchen Food Company Pty Ltd; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Food Company Pty Ltd in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is seeking a Receiving Leader to oversee daily inbound receiving and forklift operations. You will ensure safe unloading, accurate documentation, and timely storage of materials to support production schedules.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years forklift experience, familiarity with ERP/inventory systems, and a strong grasp of GMP/HACCP standards. This full-time role focuses on accuracy, safety, and team leadership in a fast-paced food

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, receiving, logistics, inventory, or food manufacturing operations preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Experience with ERP or inventory systems is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily receiving operations to ensure inbound materials are received safely, accurately, and on time.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to unload, move, and store materials.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders and receiving docs, report discrepancies or damage.
• Maintain inventory records and process receipts within ERP systems.
• Ensure storage, labeling, traceability, and FIFO/FEFO compliance.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Quality to support schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with cycle counts and audits.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment and train staff on procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve receiving, inventory, and warehouse efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Inventory control

Communication

Data entry

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Kitchen Food Company Pty Ltd in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is seeking a Receiving Leader to oversee daily inbound receiving and forklift operations. You will ensure safe unloading, accurate documentation, and timely storage of materials to support production schedules.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years forklift experience, familiarity with ERP/inventory systems, and a strong grasp of GMP/HACCP standards. This full-time role focuses on accuracy, safety, and team leadership in a fast-paced food