Receiving Lead

Warehouse Receiving Lead

Location: Suffolk, VA

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour (based on experience)

Join a Brand-New Warehouse Operation

We're seeking a reliable and experienced Warehouse Receiving Lead to oversee receiving, inventory control, and yard operations in our new climate-controlled distribution facility in Suffolk. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, maintaining accuracy, and helping keep warehouse operations running safely and efficiently.

If you have forklift experience, strong inventory skills, and experience in receiving or warehouse operations, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily receiving activities and ensure accurate processing of inbound shipments

• Safely operate a sit-down propane forklift to unload and move materials throughout the warehouse

• Inspect incoming freight for accuracy, shortages, and damages

• Complete receiving transactions and inventory updates using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

• Organize and maintain warehouse storage locations and receiving areas

• Perform cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives

• Conduct daily yard inspections and maintain container tracking records

• Prepare and distribute daily yard and receiving reports

• Monitor inventory levels of pallets, shrink wrap, and other warehouse consumables and coordinate replenishment as needed

• Support dock operations, staging activities, and material flow throughout the facility

• Serve as a key resource for warehouse personnel and provide backup support for receiving functions when necessary

• Identify and communicate inventory discrepancies, equipment concerns, and safety issues

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and yard environment

• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, accuracy, and safety

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse receiving, inventory control, or distribution operations

• Experience operating a sit-down propane forklift

• Strong understanding of receiving procedures and inventory management practices

• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory software

• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in both warehouse and outdoor yard environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a lead or coordinator warehouse role

• Knowledge of yard management and container tracking

• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory audits

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or distribution operations

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

✅ Competitive pay: $21-$24/hour

✅ Brand-new climate-controlled facility

✅ Newly created role with room for growth and advancement

✅ Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing operation

✅ Dedicated workstation and modern warehouse technology

✅ Team-oriented environment focused on safety and continuous improvement

Work Environment

This position works between a modern warehouse and outdoor yard area. You'll operate material handling equipment, utilize warehouse management software, and coordinate receiving activities that are critical to daily operations. The role requires regular walking, lifting, forklift operation, and communication with warehouse staff and leadership.

Schedule: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Location: Suffolk, VA

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA 23324.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA 23324.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.