Receiving Lead

Company Summary

Vulcan Industries has been providing merchandising display solutions for over 77 years. We take pride in our diverse customer base which includes some of the world’s best-known retailers and brand marketers. With domestic and offshore manufacturing, we specialize in wire, tube, and sheet metal, but also have capabilities in wood and plastic. We digitally print graphics in-house and can incorporate interactive sensors into merchandising displays to gather business intelligence for our clients. Being vertically integrated, our dedicated and committed team provides a full range of services to our clients and partners – Creative Design and Ideation, Engineering, Estimating, Purchasing, Project Management, Production, Warehousing and Logistics. We customize everything, not just the product, to fit the needs of our clients and partners.

Vulcan Industries is looking for a Lead for the receiving department. The receiving lead will be responsible for overseeing the unloading, sorting, and inspection of incoming shipments.  Leads the receiving team and assigns tasks to ensure accurate and timely processing of received items.  Provide training and feedback for team members.  Verify shipments against purchase orders and packing lists and ensure that incoming products or materials meet quality standards.  Report any damage or discrepancies to the Supervisor and Quality team.  Ensure a safe and organized environment for the team.

Essential job functions

•  Inspection
•  Reading blueprints
•  Computer skills
•  Data Entry
•  Leadership skills – Ability to Lead others
•  Reporting to work regularly and on time.

Preferred skills

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in a Receiving/Warehouse related role.
•  Proficiency in using computer systems and software.
•  Knowledge of inventory management systems and procedures.
•  Strong organizational and time management skills.
•  Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Other Skills

• Ability to operate overhead crane and standup forklift as needed.

 Working Conditions

•  Inside, non-climate-controlled environment, variable workdays and hours. Some noise and vibration. Overtime will be required.

Physical Demands

•  Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
•  Sitting and standing
•  Climb and balance.
•  Kneeling, crouching, stooping

Supervision given by: Warehouse/Receiving Supervisor

Supervision given to: Receiving Team

 Note: Employees may be asked to perform tasks other than those listed in the job description and will be expected to perform any reasonable task assigned by their supervisor.

 Vulcan Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Vulcan Industries strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national, origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits and termination of employment. Vulcan Industries complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADS), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act and all applicable state or local laws.