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Receiving Lead jobs are open across retail, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution, from entry-level warehouse associate promotions to experienced supervisory roles, with specializations in inventory control, inbound freight coordination, and cold-chain receiving. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world.
We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.
Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
As a team lead you will, assist the Section Manager in leading Team members, coordinating and delegating workflow and overseeing day to day operation of area; promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing and modifying priorities, gathering metrics, generating reports, overseeing work for multiple job classifications, etc. Occasionally performing various warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse/distribution facility.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments
- Interface with customer and coordinate voice of customer to logistics team to improve processes
- Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results
- Oversee management of zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root cause
- Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement
- Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals
- Lead investigations on customer reported defects, including internal logistics customers
- Occasionally utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes
- Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work OT when required
- Lead team meetings guiding daily priorities and change management
- Demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures
- Continuously managing training matrix to ensure team flexibility
Essential Job Functions:
- Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pound as team lift
- Occasional bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks
- Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
- Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
- Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks
Basic Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills
- Working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point, and Access
- Good attendance record
- Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation
- Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience
Additional Information:
- Relocation is not offered for this position
- This role will be located 475 South Mount Zion Road, IN
- This position is 1st Shift: 7am - 3:00pm
- Starting pay for this role is $27.15 per hour
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
Summary Pay Range:
$27.15 - $32.40Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
- These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
November 11, 2026 - November 18, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in receiving lead jobs.
- 1-3 years of warehouse or receiving experience, with at least some supervisory or lead responsibility
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as SAP, Oracle WMS, or Manhattan Associates
- Forklift operator certification covering sit-down counterbalance and reach truck equipment
- Ability to verify inbound shipments against purchase orders and resolve vendor discrepancies
- OSHA-10 or equivalent safety training and knowledge of dock safety procedures
- High school diploma or GED required, with associate degree in supply chain or logistics preferred by larger employers
Tips for Your Receiving Lead Job Search
Quantify your receiving volume on your resume
Hiring managers want to know the scale you've worked at. List the average number of purchase orders or units you processed daily, the size of your team, and any accuracy or shrinkage rates you maintained. Numbers make your experience concrete and comparable.
List your RF scanner and WMS proficiency
Receiving lead postings almost always name specific tools. Call out every warehouse management system and RF scanning device you've used in a dedicated skills section so your resume surfaces in filtered searches and passes automated screening quickly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists receiving lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your certifications
If you hold a forklift operator certification or OSHA-10 card, filter for postings that list those credentials as requirements, not just preferred. You'll face less competition and clear screening faster than candidates who need to earn those credentials on the job.
Prepare a walk-through of a discrepancy you resolved
Interviewers for receiving lead roles consistently ask how you handle vendor shortages, damaged freight, or count mismatches. Have one specific situation ready that explains what the discrepancy was, how you documented it, and what you did to prevent it from recurring.
Negotiate schedule and shift differential, not just base pay
Receiving lead roles often run early morning, overnight, or weekend shifts with differential pay built in. When evaluating an offer, clarify which shifts are assigned, how differentials are calculated, and whether shift bids are based on seniority, so total compensation is clear before you accept.
Receiving Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most receiving leads?
The most active employers for receiving leads right now are Wayfair, Cabela's, and Bass Pro Shops, and the most openings are in Texas, Illinois, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Distribution centers, big-box retailers, and third-party logistics providers consistently post the highest volume of receiving lead openings.
How many receiving lead jobs are remote?
About 11% of receiving lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most receiving work requires a physical presence at a dock or warehouse. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are inventory auditing coordination and vendor communication roles where the lead manages paperwork and system entry rather than hands-on freight handling.
How do you become a receiving lead?
Start in a general warehouse associate or receiver role and build familiarity with inbound freight processes, purchase order verification, and your site's warehouse management system. Take on count discrepancy resolution and cross-train on forklift equipment to earn your certification. When a lead opening comes up internally, volunteer for shift coverage gaps and document any process improvements you've driven to make the case for promotion.
Can you get hired as a receiving lead with little experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with limited direct receiving lead experience if you've worked in a high-volume warehouse environment and can demonstrate you've informally led a small team or trained new associates. Earning a forklift certification before applying and showing proficiency in at least one warehouse management system significantly offset a thin lead title history during screening.
What does the receiving lead interview process look like?
Most receiving lead interviews run two to three stages. The first is a phone screen focused on your receiving volume, systems experience, and shift availability. An in-person or video interview follows, covering scenario questions around vendor discrepancies, team accountability, and safety incidents. Some employers include a walk-through of their dock or a brief skills verification on the WMS before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to receiving lead jobs?
You can find and apply to receiving lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, preferred shift, and industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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