Receiving Lead

Warehouse Receiving Lead – Edison, NJ

We are seeking a hands-on Warehouse Receiving Lead based in Edison, NJ who is actively involved on the warehouse floor and supports daily operations. This role requires a leader who can both manage and execute receiving activities in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in daily warehouse receiving operations
• Support and work alongside the team on the warehouse floor as needed
• Oversee inbound receiving processes, including:
  • Purchase order receiving
  • Put-away activities
  • Bin transfers
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in inventory movement and warehouse flow
• Operate forklifts and assist with general warehouse operations as required
• Foster a team-oriented environment and work effectively with a diverse workforce
• Support overall warehouse performance in a high-volume distribution setting

Required Experience

• Proven experience leading teams in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Strong working knowledge of ERP and/or WMS systems
• Hands-on experience with warehouse receiving and operational workflows
• Forklift operation experience is required.
• Comfortable working directly on the warehouse floor 

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• Experience operating stand-up forklifts or reach trucks
• Background in inventory management (training can be provided in this area)

The Ideal Person

• Takes initiative
• Learns new tasks quickly
• Helps anywhere, anytime
• Gets the job done without being asked

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401k
• Opportunities for growth and cross‑training