Receiving Department Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Receiving Department Lead - 1st Shift

About Winholt Equipment

For more than 80 years, Winholt Equipment has been a leader in the custom manufacturing of food handling and preparation equipment. Our success comes from skilled craftsmanship, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Position Summary:

The Receiving Department Lead is a hands-on working lead responsible for executing and coordinating daily inbound material activities.

This role actively performs receiving, verification, put-away, and inventory transactions while guiding a small team to ensure accuracy, organization, and efficient material flow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily team activities, assign a daily work schedule, and train staff.
• Receive and verify inbound materials against purchase orders and packing slips
• Perform ERP transactions for receipts, transfers, and adjustments
• Execute material put-away and optimize storage locations
• Conduct cycle counts and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Manage off-site storage and material movements
• Work cross-functionally with Shipping to align labor and dock utilization
• Operate warehouse equipment including sit-down forklift, stand-up forklift, and pallet jack.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workplace.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Qualifications and Experience
• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience in receiving, warehouse, or material handling
• ERP system experience (Epicor preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Forklift experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Physical and Work Environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in an environment with temperature variations.

KPIs

• Receiving accuracy
• Inventory accuracy
• Storage utilization efficiency

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long‐Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Bonus Program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit; communicate in person and by phone
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a non‐temperature‐controlled manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear required PPE such as eye protection and protective clothing

Winholt Equipment Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1946, Winholt is a leading manufacturer of Food Service, Food Handling and Material Handling Equipment. For 80 years, our broad product line, technical support, Customer Care Coordinators and multiple manufacturing/distribution facilities give us a global supply chain advantage. Winholt offers excellent quality and capacity. We provide enhanced 3D modeling design, powder coating and advanced manufacturing techniques.

Company Description

Founded in 1946, Winholt is a leading manufacturer of Food Service, Food Handling and Material Handling Equipment. For 80 years, our broad product line, technical support, Customer Care Coordinators and multiple manufacturing/distribution facilities give us a global supply chain advantage. Winholt offers excellent quality and capacity. We provide enhanced 3D modeling design, powder coating and advanced manufacturing techniques.