Position Purpose
The Receiving Lead is responsible for overseeing all inbound operations during 2nd shift. This role requires accurate, timely and efficient receipt of goods while maintaining all inbound process and procedures for 2nd shift receiving forklift associates. The Receiving lead is responsible for inventory accuracy, ensures OSHA compliance and workplace safety.
Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities
- Coordinate all receiving activities during 2nd shift
- Lead, train, and support all 2nd shift receiving forklift drivers
- Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips
- Ensure proper documentation and system entry (SAP WM)
- Inspect shipments for damage, quality, and accuracy
- Communicate with vendors, carriers, and internal departments
- Resolve discrepancies, shortages, and damages
- Operate warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
- Assist with inventory counts and audits as needed
- Enforce company policies and OSHA safety standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Assist the leaker department with put-away duties and pour up process
Education, Skills, and Abilities
- High school diploma/GED required
- Previous warehouse experience 3-4 years
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of SAP & Excel
- Bi-Lingual Preferred
- Comfortable working independently
- Teamwork, Dependable, and Reliable
- Forklift certified
This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
- Company-matching 401(k) plan
- Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
- Company-paid long-term care coverage
- Company-paid disability
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Company-paid employee assistance program
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World’s brands include a full line of PEAK® Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF® Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE® PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge® SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge® Heat Transfer Fluid.