# Lead, Receiving Specialist

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Memphis, TN, Southaven, MS
**Role:** Business Operations
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** ERP, Warehouse Management Systems, Rf Scanners, Forklift Operation, Inventory Reconciliation, Reverse Logistics, Microsoft Office, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action
**Posted:** 2026-08-17

> Leads a receiving team responsible for accurately and safely processing high-value materials and equipment for data center construction and operations. The role requires receiving or warehouse experience, prior lead experience, ERP/WMS proficiency, and flexibility for day or night shifts.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of Receiving Specialists; assign work, provide training, and ensure consistent, high-quality execution of receiving processes.
- Oversee receipt of incoming materials and packages; transact receipts in the ERP/WMS system and process hold packages.
- Create, print, and apply routing labels and required identifiers; maintain accurate records of incoming paperwork.
- Verify received materials against accompanying documentation, checking for damage, part numbers, and quantities.
- Interface with carriers, vendors, purchasing, logistics, facilities, and construction/operations teams to resolve receiving, discrepancy, and distribution issues.
- Coordinate return shipments and reverse logistics.
- Review stagnant inventory reports and support location accuracy and inventory reconciliation.
- Operate forklifts and powered industrial equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
- Drive good housekeeping, 5S, and process improvements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety.
- Document nonconformances and support root-cause and corrective-action processes as needed.

## Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 3+ years of experience in receiving, supply chain, warehouse, or manufacturing, including at least 1 year in a lead, senior, or supervisory capacity.
- Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems and scanning equipment, including RF or handheld scanners.
- Experience operating a forklift and other powered industrial equipment.
- Experience handling high-value or sensitive electronics, servers, or critical infrastructure components.
- Experience with nonconforming material control, discrepancy resolution, and inventory accuracy processes.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Ability to lead teams, train others, and drive operational improvements.
- Ability to work day or night shifts, Monday through Friday, with weekends and overtime as needed to support 24/7 project demands.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
- Willingness to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, noise, and dust.
- Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.

## Preferred Experience

- 3+ years of receiving experience, preferably supporting data center, construction, or high-tech operations.

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