Receiving Officer

• Job TitleReceiving Officer
• CompanyAcacia Foundation Limited
• LocationMatugga, Wakiso District, Uganda
• Job TypeFull Time
• Experience3 to 5 years
• EducationDiploma or degree
• DeadlineSaturday, 31 October 2026

Acacia Foundation Limited is a Ugandan manufacturer of plastic packaging, specialising in PET bottles, preforms, caps and shrink film for beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care and household brands. Established in 2015, it runs a production facility in Matugga, Wakiso District.

The company holds UNBS ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2018 certifications and invests in recycled PET and energy-efficient processes. It describes itself as an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic under Ugandan law.

The Receiving Officer manages and coordinates all operations for receiving used PET bottles at the plant, making sure unloading, sorting, inspection, record-keeping and stock handling meet internal quality, safety and traceability standards.

The role leads the receiving team, works with quality control and procurement on supply issues, and reports regularly on volumes, supplier performance and stock levels.

Receiving and Inspection

• Supervise offloading, weighing and inspection of incoming used PET bottles from suppliers or collection points.
• Document every delivery: quality control records, delivery notes, supplier identification and weight slips.
• Coordinate sorting to remove contaminants and non-PET materials before processing.
• Keep up-to-date records of received quantities, rejected materials and supplier performance.
• Oversee stacking, labelling and transfer of sorted bottles to the washing line or flake production area.

Safety, Housekeeping and Equipment

• Enforce safety protocols, PPE use and environmental standards in receiving operations.
• Keep the receiving yard clean and organised.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of handling equipment such as weighbridges and trolleys.

Team Leadership

• Lead, supervise and train receiving clerks, sorters, loaders and helpers.
• Support training and development of line staff.
• Enforce discipline and company policies within the team.

Coordination and Reporting

• Work with quality control and procurement to resolve supply issues and keep standards consistent.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on receiving activities, supplier performance and stock levels.

Education

• Diploma or degree in Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, Production Management or a related field.

Experience

• At least 3 to 5 years in a manufacturing, recycling or warehousing environment.
• Familiarity with plastic recycling processes and material types is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of PET recycling input material (used bottles) and basic quality parameters.

Technical Skills

• Excel and ERP: Microsoft Excel or inventory/ERP systems for reporting.
• PET recycling: Input material types and basic quality checks.
• Stock handling: Weighing, sorting, labelling and traceability.
• Safety compliance: PPE and environmental standards.

Soft Skills

• Leadership: Managing a field-oriented team.
• Organisation: Keeping a busy receiving yard running.
• Communication: Coordinating across departments.
• Problem-solving: Handling inconsistent supply, mixed quality and weather issues under pressure.
• Attention to detail: Accurate documentation and reporting.
• Proactive attitude: Hands-on approach to daily operations.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the advert.

• Lead receiving at an ISO-certified PET packaging manufacturer.
• Work in recycling, a growing green industry in Uganda.
• Supervise your own team of clerks, sorters and loaders.
• Factory role in Matugga, close to Kampala.
• Solid next step in procurement and logistics jobs in Uganda.

Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Receiving Officer – [Your Name]”. The deadline is Saturday, 31 October 2026. See more operations jobs in Uganda, procurement and logistics jobs in Uganda and jobs in Wakiso.

• Use the exact subject line: Receiving Officer – [Your Name].
• Show 3 to 5 years in manufacturing, recycling or warehousing.
• Mention any weighbridge, stock or ERP systems you have used.
• Give examples of teams you supervised and safety rules you enforced.
• Any plastic recycling or PET experience will stand out.