Receiving Lead

The role

The Receiving Lead supports a warehouse team by operating Powered Industrial Trucks to unload and inspect inbound trailers. You will organize team members to maintain workflow and move products to correct locations based on temperature and storage requirements.

What you will do

• Follows and enforces company and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversees daily tasks of team members and ensures safe completion of functions.
• Provides coaching to team members to achieve optimal workflow.
• Liaises between warehouse departments to coordinate product flow.
• Operates PIT equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to unload trailers.
• Escalates safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Conducts inspections of received products for quantity, quality, and integrity.
• Reports discrepancies or damages to the supervisor.
• Records and documents all received shipments.
• Maintains awareness of safety regulations and may train other team members.

Required qualifications

• Receiving experience
• Forklift operating experience: Sit-down, stand-up, and Rider jack
• Experience leading a team of 5-15 people
• Experience with RF scan gun
• Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management System)
• Experience with Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Experience working in a food based environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Commuter benefits

About the company

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier and more affordable. The company delivers organic produce, meats, seafood, and other grocery items to nearly every zip code in 48 states.