Warehouse Receiving Lead — Operations & Safety

Buchheit, Inc.; Murray (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchheit, Inc. in Murray, KY is seeking a Receiving Manager to lead the receiving department, oversee staff and operations, and ensure accurate intake of shipments.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and adherence to procedures to keep warehouse operations efficient and compliant. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in receiving, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and oversee items that arrive at the facility; review purchase orders and match shipped items to those ordered, noting discrepancies and updating inventory databases.
• Organize and maintain stock: tag, label, store items safely, supervise forklift and pallet jack operations to move supplies and place them on shelving or stacking as required.
• Review receiving processes to ensure smooth, efficient operations and retrain staff as needed.
• Ensure safe warehouse operations and compliant storage by enforcing safety procedures and maintaining a neat environment.
• Oversee assigned area through delegation and management of work, time, and resources.
• May operate forklift or industrial truck to load, unload, or move merchandise.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.

Skills

Receiving operations

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

Buchheit, Inc. in Murray, KY is seeking a Receiving Manager to lead the receiving department, oversee staff and operations, and ensure accurate intake of shipments.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and adherence to procedures to keep warehouse operations efficient and compliant. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in receiving, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.