Receiving Lead
Karcher North America
2023 - 2025
- Learned safety protocols and procedures for receiving shipments.
- Assisted in unloading and inspecting incoming merchandise for quality.
- Supported inventory management by organizing and labeling received products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of receiving area to ensure efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline receiving processes.
- Utilized inventory management systems to track incoming shipments accurately.
- Adapted quickly to new tools and technologies in the receiving department.
- Contributed to team efforts in achieving timely product turnover and accuracy.
- Trained new team members on company procedures, ensuring quick integration and productivity.
- Led a team of receivers, delegating tasks effectively to maintain smooth operations and meet deadlines.
- Resolved discrepancies in shipment deliveries, maintaining accurate records and preventing errors.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing new receiving processes and procedures.
- Reviewed purchase orders to verify accuracy, addressing any discrepancies before processing shipments.
- Managed the scheduling of incoming shipments, optimizing workflow and maintaining a balanced workload for staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to expedite order processing, reducing wait times for customers.
- Maintained open communication lines between Receiving Leads across multiple locations to share best practices.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
