Do you enjoy working in retail? Do you have an eye for detail and accuracy? Do you love being a subject matter expert and collaborating with others? If so, this may be the perfect role for you!
The Receiving Lead will serve as the subject matter expert for all things related to incoming freight. This role will oversee receiving inventory coming directly from our vendors and through our company distribution centers. The role will be responsible for overseeing all receiving operations.
Job duties:
- Responsible for accurately receiving all inbound freight in a detailed and efficient manner to ensure it is available for stocking by the Logistics Team.
- Act as the main point of contact for inbound and outbound freight.
- Responsible for the overall organizational integrity of the receiving area.
- Train & coach team on receiving processes. Plan and prioritize the receiving team’s daily activities & assign daily role.
- Assist in ensuring Return to Vendor/Return Processing is completed.
- Provide input to Logistics Manager to evaluate team performance.
- Assist Logistics and Yard Teams with business needs, as required.
- Work with the Inventory Control Team to investigate any inventory inaccuracies that may be related to item receipts.
- Positive promotion of Fleet Farm customer loyalty program, credit card, and other company initiatives.
Job Requirements and Education:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
- Ability to be certified to operate a forklift and other material handling devices.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- 2 years of retail, logistics, or warehouse supervisory experience preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and build teammate relationships in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to direct and motivate a diverse population that includes full-time and part-time Team Members.
- Demonstrated ability to act decisively, implement solutions, multi-task, and respond flexibly in a quickly changing environment.
Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.
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Skills Required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to be certified to operate a forklift and other material handling devices
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and build teammate relationships in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to direct and motivate a diverse population including full-time and part-time team members
- Demonstrated ability to act decisively, implement solutions, multi-task, and respond flexibly
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years of retail, logistics, or warehouse supervisory experience
Fleet Farm Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fleet Farm and has not been reviewed or approved by Fleet Farm.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A prominent 20% team member and family merchandise discount is called out as a standout perk, with additional wellness discounts highlighted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and sick pay are included for store and distribution center teams as part of the core full‑time package.
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Healthcare Strength — Full‑time roles offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, covering standard health needs common to big‑box retail.
Fleet Farm Insights
What We Do
Fleet Farm is a growing company and we are always on the lookout for talented Team Members. Fleet Farm is a value-based retailer of lifestyle merchandise that has been proudly serving farm, ranch and suburban customers in the Upper Midwest since 1955. Our stores offer a wide assortment of goods anchored by five key categories: farm/pet supplies, hunting/fishing products, auto parts, home improvement/home living goods and outdoor/work apparel. Our average store size is approximately 200,000 total square feet. Most locations include automotive service, a convenience store or gas station and a car wash. It’s safe to say, we’ve got something for everyone. After over 60 years in business, Fleet Farm continues to grow, while offering the kind of friendly knowledgeable customer service you won’t find anywhere else. We remain committed to our founding values of honesty, integrity, hard work, service and loyalty. Visit jobs.fleetfarm.com to learn more about our exciting career opportunities.
