Receiving Lead, Warehouse & Inventory Operations

Kitchen Food Company Limited; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Food Company in Kentucky is hiring a Warehouse Receiver/Forklift Operator. You will oversee daily receiving, operate forklifts, verify deliveries, and record inventory in ERP systems with strict FIFO/FEFO and traceability.

The role requires a high school diploma, forklift certification, and at least 2 years in warehouse or food manufacturing. You will support safety programs and collaborate with Production, Procurement and Quality teams to keep operations efficient and compliant.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification and operation required.
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• English language proficiency.

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 incoming deliveries against purchase orders and receiving documentation, reporting discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and process receipts within ERP systems.
• Ensure proper storage, stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO), labeling, and traceability of all materials.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure materials are available to support manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with cycle counts, stock audits, and inventory reconciliations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment in accordance with company standards.
• Train and support team members on receiving procedures, inventory control, and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and workplace safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve receiving, inventory, and warehouse efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Kitchen Food Company in Kentucky is hiring a Warehouse Receiver/Forklift Operator. You will oversee daily receiving, operate forklifts, verify deliveries, and record inventory in ERP systems with strict FIFO/FEFO and traceability.

The role requires a high school diploma, forklift certification, and at least 2 years in warehouse or food manufacturing. You will support safety programs and collaborate with Production, Procurement and Quality teams to keep operations efficient and compliant.