Receiving Lead

Job Title: Receiving Lead Position Summary The Receiving Lead is responsible for overseeing all inbound receiving operations to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective receiving of products to RK Supply. This role leads our receiving lead and associates, coordinates daily workload, enforces safety and quality standards, and partners closely with shipping, inventory, transportation, and customer service teams to support overall distribution center performance. Key Responsibilities Supervise daily inbound operations, including unloading, staging, check-ins, and put away. Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate receiving team members to ensure productivity, accuracy, and adherence to company standards. Ensure all purchase orders and transfer orders are received accurately, on time, and in compliance with company, customer, and carrier requirements. Coordinate receiving schedules with vendor providers and internal departments. Monitor workflow and labor allocation to meet daily volume and service-level expectations. Enforce all safety policies, OSHA standards, and company procedures; promote a strong safety culture. Maintain accurate receiving documentation, bill of lading, and system transactions within the ERP/WMS. Identify and resolve receiving discrepancies, damages, shortages, and delivery discrepancies. Support inventory accuracy through proper handling, staging, and receipt confirmation. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service. Assist with performance metrics, reporting, and departmental KPIs. Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal employment laws. Qualifications & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or higher preferred. 3–5 years of distribution center or warehouse experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role. Strong understanding of receiving processes, freight handling, and carrier communication. Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems. Proven ability to lead teams, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Skills & Competencies Leadership and team development Time management and workload planning Attention to detail and accuracy Safety awareness and compliance Basic computer skills (ERP/WMS, Microsoft Office) Customer service mindset Physical & Work Requirements Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as required. Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays as business needs require. RK Supply Commitment RK Supply is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace that complies with applicable employment laws in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. We value teamwork, integrity, safety, and continuous improvement, and we are dedicated to supporting the growth and success of our employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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