Warehouse Receiving Lead

Warehouse Receiving Lead | E-Commerce Operations Scentiment LLC · Houston, TX · Full-time, on-site Pay: $24.00 per hour Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Central Time Do not apply unless you have hands-on experience operating a swing lift and a current certification to operate one. You must also have hands-on forklift experience and current forklift operator certification. Both requirements are non-negotiable. A standard forklift certification alone does not qualify you to operate a swing lift. Scentiment LLC is hiring a Warehouse Receiving Lead to run inbound operations at our Houston e-commerce warehouse. You’ll lead the receiving crew, work alongside the team on the dock, and own each delivery from arrival through putaway. Your work helps keep inventory accurate and available for online orders, production, and Amazon/FBA shipments. What you’ll do Run the receiving dock. Review incoming deliveries, set daily priorities, and assign unloading, counting, inspection, staging, and putaway. Adjust assignments when shipments arrive late or priority inventory is needed. Verify every receipt. Match SKUs, case counts, and unit quantities against purchase orders and packing slips. Inspect incoming stock for damage, document discrepancies, and hold affected inventory for review. Keep physical inventory and system records in sync. Post receipts in the warehouse management system, scan and label pallets, and confirm the correct storage location after putaway. Verify that stock is accurately recorded before it becomes available for use. Keep orders moving. Coordinate with Inventory, Production, Fulfillment, and Amazon/FBA on priority receipts, shortages, and delays that could affect orders or shipment deadlines. Operate a swing lift and forklift daily as needed. Complete pre-use inspections, move pallets between the dock and storage racks, and promptly report equipment defects or unsafe conditions. Lead by example on safety and accuracy. Train associates on receiving procedures, enforce required PPE including steel-toe footwear, and keep dock doors, aisles, and staging areas clear. Close out each shift. Report completed and pending receipts, unresolved discrepancies, and any inventory still awaiting putaway. Required qualifications Prior warehouse receiving experience, including unloading, shipment verification, system receipts, and putaway. Experience leading warehouse associates, assigning daily work, and following up on accuracy and completion. Hands-on swing lift experience and current swing lift operator certification. Hands-on forklift experience and current forklift operator certification. Experience with barcode scanners and a warehouse management or inventory system. Ability to investigate count discrepancies, communicate delays clearly, and maintain safe dock operations during busy periods. Preferred: Receiving experience in e-commerce, retail distribution, or a warehouse supporting direct-to-consumer orders and Amazon/FBA. To apply: Submit your résumé and list the swing lifts and forklifts you’ve operated, along with your current operator certifications for each. Only applicants who meet both equipment requirements will be considered. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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