Receiving Clerk Lead

Receiving Lead Pay: $20.00 per hour Schedule : Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM Extended hours : Must be available to work until 5:00 PM when required Weekends : Some Saturdays may be required Benefits : Medical insurance Location : Oak Forest, IL. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Receiving Lead to oversee daily receiving operations and support warehouse efficiency. This role will lead the receiving team, ensure inventory is received accurately, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain a safe, organized warehouse environment. Key Responsibilities Determine daily forklift-driver requirements and enter GL labor allocations into the system. Lead the team during inbound shipments to ensure materials are unloaded safely and efficiently. Ensure received materials are accurately counted, tagged, moved from receiving, and assigned to the correct warehouse location. Track container arrivals and document any discrepancies. Verify and validate inventory counts when shortages or discrepancies are identified. Provide daily updates on delayed materials and communicate issues with Production Control and Supply Chain teams. Support both Shipping and Receiving operations based on business needs. Cover employee lunches and assist with end-of-day operational activities. Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient warehouse environment. Ensure all receiving processes are completed accurately and on time. SKU & Quantity Verification Verify incoming materials against receiving documentation, including SKU numbers and quantities at the pallet, case, and unit levels. Verify lot numbers, batch numbers, expiration dates, and serial numbers based on product and customer requirements. Document and communicate discrepancies before completing the receiving process. Coordinate with forklift drivers to break down and verify mixed pallets when necessary. Quality Inspection Visually inspect incoming materials for damage, leakage, and packaging integrity. Verify materials meet applicable labeling, safety, allergen-control, and hazardous-material handling requirements. Escalate damaged, nonconforming, or questionable materials to the Quality team and follow established hold procedures. For temperature-sensitive or perishable products, ensure temperature logs are completed, expiration dates are validated, and materials are promptly placed into designated temperature-controlled storage. Qualifications Previous warehouse, receiving, inventory-control, or leadership experience preferred. Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies. Experience working with warehouse management systems and inventory controls. Ability to prioritize daily workloads and lead a team in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Ability to maintain a professional, dependable, and safety-focused work ethic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Staffing Network