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Job Title


Receiving Specialist


Company : Insight Global


Location : Barker, NY


Created : 2026-04-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description The Receiving Specialist is responsible for controlled receipt of inbound materials across receiving, initial inspection, documentation validation, tagging, and system entry activities on an active construction site. This role ensures materials are properly scheduled, verified, inspected, identified, and entered into the designated system of record at the point of arrival in alignment with project controls, location requirements, and downstream material flow. This is a site execution role with real accountability for receiving discipline, first-point traceability, delivery control, and data accuracy. The position is expected to reduce unplanned deliveries, undocumented receipts, damaged or unknown material intake, uncontrolled drop zones, and off-system receiving activity through disciplined process execution and accurate system records. Key Responsibilities u2022u2003Coordinate inbound material receipts, including scheduled deliveries, gate verification support, quantity checks, condition inspection, tagging, and immediate system entry. u2022u2003Verify deliveries against purchase orders, packing slips, expected deliveries, and approved receiving windows before unload or release. u2022u2003Support RFID, barcode, handheld scanner, and mobile workflow usage for receiving, exception capture, initial location assignment, and traceability where applicable. u2022u2003Ensure received materials are identified and recorded using the approved site hierarchy, including site, area, zone, laydown, position, staging, and point-of-use locations where applicable. u2022u2003Coordinate material handoff from receiving to laydown, storage, buffer staging, or designated hold areas in line with site priorities and workfront readiness. u2022u2003Perform daily reconciliation of receipts versus expected deliveries and support escalation of shortages, overages, damage, wrong items, and missing paperwork. u2022u2003Identify, document, and escalate delivery exceptions, including damaged material, unknown shipments, incorrect quantities, missing documentation, and unauthorized arrivals in real time. u2022u2003Maintain quarantine controls for damaged, mismatched, or unverified material until disposition is confirmed. u2022u2003Help enforce site material rules, including no receiving without system entry, no release without validation, no uncontrolled drop-offs, and no side tracking tools for in-scope receiving activities. u2022u2003Coordinate closely with the Materials Manager, material coordinators, logistics, procurement, yard personnel, warehouse support, field teams, and project controls to keep inbound material flow controlled and visible. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements u2022u20032+ years of experience in receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, material control, or construction material handling. u2022u2003Experience supporting active industrial, mission critical, energy, manufacturing, data center, or large commercial construction environments preferred. u2022u2003Working knowledge of receiving, inspection, documentation validation, material identification, and controlled handoff processes. u2022u2003Experience using inventory platforms, ERP systems, construction operations systems, handheld scanners, or mobile field tools. u2022u2003Ability to read purchase orders, packing slips, shipment documentation, and delivery schedules. u2022u2003Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail. u2022u2003Ability to work in a fast-moving site environment and coordinate across field and office teams without losing control of documentation, receipt accuracy, or material status. u2022u2003Experience with RFID-enabled material tracking, barcode systems, or mobile material workflows. u2022u2003Experience supporting receiving audits, discrepancy resolution, quarantine control, and first-point material traceability.