Receiving Associate

CURRENTLY, WE ARE NOT HIRING THIS POSITION.

General Description:

The receiving associate receives, inspects and records shipments of all products entering the company. The receiving associate will be responsible for unloading packages and checking their contents to ensure they match the orders. A receiving associate must have a great eye for detail and basic math skills. They must also have adequate physical strength to unload shipments as well as the clerical skills to update records and follow up with management if there are any errors. Their goal is to ensure we receive the correct packages and stock them appropriately.

Reports to: Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with purchasing specialist to list expected deliveries
  • Receive shipments and sign paperwork upon receipt
  • Unload packages from incoming trucks
  • Inspect contents to ensure they are undamaged
  • Verify packages according to order and invoices (quantity, quality, price etc.)
  • Inform both the purchasing specialist and the manger if a mistake is identified
  • Assume responsibility for returning unsatisfactory shipments or receiving replacements
  • Label deliveries and allocate them to their designated place
  • Maintain accurate records and assist in inventory control
  • When not receiving help out on the production floor
  • Help to maintain the cleanliness of the production floor, including but not limited to cleaning the associate lounge and the associate bathrooms
  • Other duties as assigned

Key Skills:

  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamic
  • Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
  • Reading comprehension,
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
  • Multitasking to handle various orders at the same time
  • Paying attention to detail so that nothing slips through the cracks and causes problems or shipping delays
  • Handling numbers with ease, especially in terms of weight and box size

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

  • High school diploma/GED required
  • 1+ years experience in shipping and receiving
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