Job SummaryThe Warehouse Receiving Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inbound shipments, ensuring accurate and timely receipt of goods, and maintaining efficient warehouse operations. This role supervises receiving staff, enforces safety and quality standards, and coordinates with vendors, carriers, and internal departments to ensure smooth workflow. Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate daily receiving operations, including unloading, inspecting, and verifying incoming shipments with multiple LTL/Freight carriers
Ensure all deliveries are checked against purchase orders and properly documented
Lead, train, and evaluate receiving staff to maintain productivity and accuracy
Maintain inventory accuracy through proper receipts and corrective measures
Enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations
Investigate and resolve discrepancies, damages, or shortages in shipments
Coordinate dock schedules and communicate with carriers and suppliers
Monitor and improve receiving processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area
Collaborate with warehouse, inventory, and procurement teams
Responsible for receiving equipment like fork lifts, pallet jacks, etc
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred)
5 plus years of warehouse experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role
Strong knowledge of receiving, inventory control, and warehouse operations
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic computer skills
Ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
Standing, walking, bending, and lifting for extended periods
Comfortable working in varying warehouse conditions (temperature, noise, etc.)
Work Environment
Fast-paced warehouse setting
Hours are Monday –Friday 8-5 and depending on business needs
Numbers & Facts
Location
Jackson, MS
Salary
$19
Skills
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cost Effectiveness Analysisunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pallet Jackunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Implementationunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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