Receiving Lead
Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000
Location: Aurora, CO (this role is 100% onsite)
Lead the Flow. Keep Materials Moving. Build It Right.Great receiving teams do more than unload trucks. They keep projects moving.
As our Receiving Lead, you'll provide day-to-day direction to the receiving crew and make sure materials are received, inspected, documented, stored, staged, and moved safely and accurately. You'll coordinate daily priorities, assign work based on operational needs and employee qualifications, and keep materials moving where they need to go—on time and in the right condition.
You'll work closely with supervisors, craft personnel, and Quality Control, particularly when handling controlled materials. You'll also play a key role in training new employees, building a culture of accountability, and making sure every task is completed safely and to RK's standards.
At RK Industries, you're part of an integrated team that connects fabrication, manufacturing, construction, and field operations. What you do in receiving directly supports the people building some of the region's most important projects.
If you're an experienced warehouse or material-handling professional ready to step into a leadership role, this is an opportunity to make an impact every day.
What You'll Lead
Plan, prioritize, and assign daily receiving, off-loading, put-away, staging, and shipping activities.
Coordinate the safe receipt and off-loading of controlled materials with craft personnel and Quality Control.
Verify incoming materials against work orders and shipping documents; identify and report damage, shortages, and discrepancies.
Ensure materials are safely handled, stored, moved, and shipped in accordance with applicable requirements.
Operate approved material-handling equipment, including forklifts, hoists, conveyors, and hand trucks.
Maintain accurate and timely receiving, shipping, inventory, and material-location records.
Coordinate return-to-vendor shipments and other assigned material movements.
Monitor crew safety, productivity, work quality, and task completion; adjust assignments and escalate concerns when needed.
Train and coach employees on job duties, equipment operation, documentation, and safe work practices.
Maintain clean, organized work areas and promptly report safety, equipment, or operational concerns.
Champion RK's safety culture and empower team members to stop work when an unsafe condition is present.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
What You Bring
High school diploma or GED. Required.
Three years of experience in warehouse, receiving, shipping, inventory, or material handling.
One year of experience in a lead, trainer, or similar role preferred.
Knowledge of receiving, inventory control, material handling, and warehouse safety practices.
Ability to read and understand work orders and shipping documents, maintain accurate records, and resolve routine discrepancies.
Basic computer, math, communication, and organizational skills.
Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear direction to a team.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety, accuracy, and productivity.
Reliable transportation is required for commuting and occasional travel between local corporate offices and job sites during business hours.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including dusty, loud, hot, cold, or potentially hazardous areas.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. independently.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, climb, and perform other physically demanding tasks as required.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, or in other challenging physical locations when required by the task.
Consistent, punctual attendance during core business hours is essential.
At RK, safety isn't just a requirement—it's a responsibility we share. Every employee is accountable for their own safety and the safety of those around them. If you see an unsafe condition, you're empowered to stop work and notify your supervisor so the hazard can be addressed.
Why Build Your Career at RK
Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, including leadership and technical learning opportunities, as well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
Your Benefits
Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays
Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive
401(K) with company match
Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
If you're ready to lead a team, keep materials moving, and help build a safer, more accountable operation, we'd like to talk.
Build projects that matter. Build leaders who last. Build your future at RK.Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Three years of experience in warehouse, receiving, shipping, inventory, or material handling
- One year of experience in a lead, trainer, or similar role
- Knowledge of receiving, inventory control, material handling, and warehouse safety practices
- Ability to read and understand work orders and shipping documents
- Ability to maintain accurate records and resolve routine discrepancies
- Basic computer, math, communication, and organizational skills
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe
- Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear direction to a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety, accuracy, and productivity
- Reliable transportation for commuting and occasional travel between local corporate offices and job sites
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including dusty, loud, hot, cold, or potentially hazardous areas
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, kneeling, and climbing
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, or in other challenging physical locations when required
- Consistent, punctual attendance during core business hours
RK Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options, alongside wellness resources. Feedback suggests the employer covers a substantial portion of costs, though exact premiums are not disclosed.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with a company match that is immediately vested. This structure is portrayed as a standout feature within the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time are listed along with additional supports such as EAP and wellness programs. Weekly pay and referral bonuses complement the time-off provisions.
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What We Do
RK Industries, LLC is a second-generation, family-owned company serving the Mountain West through construction, specialty contracting, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services. Its seven business units—Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Energy, Mission Critical, Service, and Water—provide integrated solutions and modular or prefabricated systems. The company emphasizes safety, quality, craftsmanship, employee development, and community investment, operating from its headquarters in Aurora, Colorado.
