JOB TITLE: Warehouse Receiver Lead – AM
EMPLOYER: Nackard Pepsi, Flagstaff, AZ
DEPARTMENT: Warehouse & Operations
REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager
EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon Hire
POSITION: Full-Time, On-Site, Hourly (to be discussed in interview)
SUMMARY:
The Warehouse Receiver Lead – AM is responsible for leading the morning receiving operations while performing hands-on warehouse duties, including unloading deliveries, verifying incoming shipments, organizing inventory, and building loads for branch transfers. This position coordinates daily receiving activities, ensures inventory accuracy, maintains a safe and organized warehouse, and provides direction and support to warehouse team members to achieve productivity, quality, and customer service goals.
SCHEDULE:
-
Monday–Friday, 4 AM until completion est. at 12:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership
-
Coordinate and oversee daily receiving and warehouse operations during the AM shift.
-
Assign daily workloads and prioritize receiving and warehouse tasks.
-
Provide training, coaching, and guidance to warehouse team members.
-
Monitor employee productivity, work quality, and adherence to company policies and safety procedures.
-
Assist with onboarding and training of new employees.
-
Communicate operational issues, inventory discrepancies, and staffing needs to the Warehouse Manager.
-
Collaborate with sales, delivery, and warehouse personnel to ensure efficient workflow.
-
Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and operational efficiency.
Receiving & Warehouse Operations
-
Receive, inspect, verify, and unload incoming deliveries.
-
Compare received products against purchase orders and shipping documents for accuracy.
-
Identify and communicate shortages, damages, or receiving discrepancies.
-
Store inventory in designated warehouse locations while maintaining proper product rotation.
-
Organize and maintain warehouse inventory for efficient access and accurate counts.
-
Operate handheld computer systems, inventory software, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks.
-
Build accurate customer and route loads using forklifts and/or electric pallet jacks.
-
Select designated products and quantities according to pick lists and handheld instructions.
-
Stack products safely and securely while maintaining pallet stability.
-
Shrink-wrap completed pallets and stage them for loading.
-
Complete required receiving and shipping documentation accurately.
-
Turn completed paperwork in for verification before staging loads.
-
Unload returned product, pallets, and plastic flats.
-
Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and safety.
-
Assist with inventory counts and inventory control activities.
-
Ensure shipments and inventory transactions are completed accurately.
-
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Provides day-to-day leadership and work direction to warehouse employees during assigned shift.
-
Assists with employee training, scheduling of daily work assignments, and performance coaching.
-
Supports the Warehouse Manager in maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards.
-
Does not have direct hiring, disciplinary, or termination authority.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-
High school diploma or GED required.
-
One to three years of warehouse, receiving, logistics, or distribution experience preferred.
-
Previous lead or supervisory warehouse experience preferred.
-
Forklift experience required; in-house Forklift Certification provided.
-
Experience operating electric pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment preferred.
-
Working knowledge of warehouse receiving, inventory control, and order fulfillment processes.
-
Experience using handheld scanners and warehouse management systems.
-
Computer proficiency with:
-
Inventory Software (Easy Ops/VIP or similar)
-
Database Software (ADP)
-
Microsoft Outlook
-
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
-
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
-
Positive work history with reliable attendance.
-
Ability to successfully complete background investigation and drug screening.
-
Available to work extended hours during seasonal business demands.
COMPETENCIES:
-
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
-
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
-
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
-
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
-
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
-
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
-
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
-
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
-
Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
-
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
-
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
-
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
-
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
-
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
-
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
-
Frequently required to stand and walk throughout the shift.
-
Frequently required to bend, squat, twist, reach, climb, and lift.
-
Continually required to use hands and fingers for handling products and equipment.
-
Continually required to talk and hear.
-
Frequently works near moving mechanical equipment.
-
Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
-
Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
-
Works in a warehouse environment with moderate to loud noise levels.
-
Uses forklifts, electric pallet jacks, handheld scanners, shrink-wrap equipment, and warehouse inventory systems.
COMPANY BENEFITS:
-
Medical
-
Dental
-
Vision
-
Life Insurance
-
Long-Term Disability
-
Childcare Benefit
-
401(k) with Generous Company Match
-
Sick Time
-
Vacation Pay
Job Type: Full-Time
