Location: Matugga, Wakiso District, Uganda
Company: Acacia Foundation Limited
Employment Type: Full-Time

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.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the receiving yard and implement preventive maintenance of handling equipment (e.g. weighbridges, trolleys).
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on receiving activities, supplier, performance, and stock levels.
• Support training and development of line staff in the department.
• Enforce discipline and company policies among the team.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, Production Management, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing, recycling, or warehousing environment.
• Familiarity with plastic recycling processes and material types is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel or inventory/ ERP systems for reporting.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with ability to manage a field-oriented team.
• Knowledge of PET recycling input material (used bottles) and basic quality parameters.
• Good communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Ability to handle field challenges (e.g. inconsistent supply, mixed quality, weather-related issues).
• Attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Hands-on and proactive work attitude.

• 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.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the receiving yard and implement preventive maintenance of handling equipment (e.g. weighbridges, trolleys).
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on receiving activities, supplier, performance, and stock levels.
• Support training and development of line staff in the department.
• Enforce discipline and company policies among the team.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel or inventory/ ERP systems for reporting.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with ability to manage a field-oriented team.
• Knowledge of PET recycling input material (used bottles) and basic quality parameters.
• Good communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Ability to handle field challenges (e.g. inconsistent supply, mixed quality, weather-related issues).
• Attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Hands-on and proactive work attitude.

• Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, Production Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with plastic recycling processes and material types is an added advantage.