Receiving Manager FT

Buchheit Inc; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchheit Inc. in Murray, KY is seeking a Receiving Manager (Full-Time) to lead the Receiving Department. You will oversee incoming shipments, verify orders against purchase documents, and supervise a team to ensure accurate stocking.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, organizing stock, training staff, and coordinating with warehouse operations. This role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to manage time and resources in a fast-paced distribution setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of receiving experience.
• Capable of basic math and data entry.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Flexible to work any store hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming shipments; verify items against purchase orders and note discrepancies.
• Organize and stock items; supervise teams and operate forklifts/pallet jacks.
• Review processes; retrain staff and update procedures as needed.
• Ensure safety compliance and orderly warehouse environment.
• Manage delegated work and resources for assigned area.

Skills

Receiving operations

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Time management

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory software

Job description

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Receiving Manager FT

Full Time Murray, KY, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1602

DEPARTMENT: Distribution Center - Receiving

REPORTS TO: Distribution Center Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Receiving managers take in supplies and other items shipped to the location. They are strong leaders who oversee receiving department staff and operations. Your hands-on leadership and management expertise will allow our organization to grow. This job is composed of a variety of tasks that are covered by general operating procedures but will also require extensive individual judgment to ensure successful operation of your area of the store.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive incoming shipments
  • One of the most important responsibilities for receiving managers is to oversee incoming items that arrive at their facility. They review purchase orders and match shipped items to those that were ordered, note any discrepancies, document items received, and update inventory databases.
• Organize and Maintain Stock
  • Once shipments have been received and logged, it is up to receiving managers to ensure that all items are properly tagged, labeled, and stored safely within the warehouse. They will supervise receiving teams to operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to move supplies and place them on shelving or stack them properly as required.
• Review receiving processes
  • Periodically review warehouse processes to make sure that operations are running smoothly and efficiently. They will update any changes to receiving processes and retrain warehouse personnel as needed.
• Ensure Safe Warehouse Operations and Supply Storage
  • Safety is a main priority for any business, and it is up to receiving managers to oversee the implementation of safety practices and processes within a warehouse. They make sure that all safety procedures comply with state and federal regulations, post safety information for employee review, train employees in safety methods, and maintain a neat and orderly environment.
• Be familiar with and enforce all policies and procedures
• Oversee assigned area through effective delegation and management of work, team members’ time, and resources
• May operate forklift or industrial truck to assist in loading, unloading, or moving merchandise and materials
• Additional duties, as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of receiving experience
• Understand and calculate basic math and possess basic computer and data entry skills
• Management experience is preferred
• Flexibility to work any open store hours
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Highly motivated leader capable of motivating others to achieve company goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to:
  • Multi-task, coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
  • Effectively communicate in-person and over the phone
  • Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position
  • Prioritize, accurately multi-task, adhere to deadlines, and learn in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a "legal" disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.