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
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Lead daily team activities, assign daily work schedule, and train staff.
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Receive and verify inbound materials against purchase orders and packing slips
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Perform ERP transactions for receipts, transfers, and adjustments
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Execute material put-away and optimize storage locations
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Conduct cycle counts and resolve inventory discrepancies
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Manage off-site storage and material movements
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Work cross-functionally with Shipping to align labor and dock utilization
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Operate warehouse equipment including sit-down forklift, stand-up forklift, pallet jack.
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Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workplace.
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Perform other duties as required.
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Qualifications and Experience
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Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
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3–5 years of experience in receiving, warehouse, or material handling
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ERP system experience (Epicor preferred)
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Forklift experience.
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Valid driver’s license.
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Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
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Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
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Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
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Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
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Physical and Work Environment
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Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, and standing for extended periods of time.
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Ability to work in an environment with temperature variations.
KPIs
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Receiving accuracy
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Inventory accuracy
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Storage utilization efficiency
What We Offer
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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401(k) with company match
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Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
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Paid Time Off
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Annual Bonus Program
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand, walk, and sit; communicate in person and by phone
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Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
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Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment
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Ability to wear required PPE such as eye protection and protective clothing
Winholt Equipment Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
