Receiving Officer

About Us

Acacia Foundation Limited is a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging products in Uganda, specializing in plastic bottles, preforms, caps and shrink film. As we continue to expand our customer base and market presence, we are looking for a highly experienced and result-oriented Receiving Officer.

Purpose of the role

The Receiving Officer will be responsible for managing and coordinating all operations related to the reception of used PET bottles, ensuring proper unloading, sorting, inspection, record-keeping, and stock handling in accordance with internal quality, safety, and traceability standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the offloading, weighing, and inspection of incoming used PET bottles from external suppliers or collection points.

• Ensure proper documentation of each delivery, including quality control records, delivery notes, supplier identification, and weight slips.

• Coordinate sorting activities to separate contaminants and non-PET materials before processing.

• Maintain up-to-date records of received quantities, rejected materials, and supplier performance.

• Oversee the stacking, labelling, and internal transfer of sorted PET bottles to the washing line or flake production area.

• Enforce safety protocols, use of PPEs, and compliance with environmental standards during receiving operations.

• Lead, supervise, and train the team of receiving clerks, sorters, loaders, and helpers under your department.

• Collaborate with the quality control and procurement teams to resolve supply issues and maintain consistent standards.