Receiving Associate

Description Job Summary: The Receiving Associate is responsible for accurately receiving and unloading deliveries, verifying quantities, and updating inventory records. The Receiving Associate investigates and resolves discrepancies in inventory records, including count numbers and product location, and updates inventory systems with accurate information. This position works closely with other team members to maintain inventory accuracy and make recommendations for improvements. Essential Functions: Receive and unload incoming shipments of materials, supplies, parts, and products. Inspect and verify the accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders, invoices, and other documentation. Sort, label, and put away received items in designated locations in the warehouse. Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to move and stack items in the warehouse. Assist with inventory management by counting and tracking received items, updating inventory records, and investigating and resolving discrepancies. Collaborate with other warehouse staff and departments, such as purchasing and production, to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and products. Maintain a clean and organized receiving area, and dispose of packaging materials and debris properly. Follow safety procedures and guidelines when handling and storing materials and equipment. Use a hand scanner and computer software and systems to record and track shipments and inventory data. General Functions: Consistently abides by established safety rules, procedures, and regulations including wearing required safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses. Maintains a clean and organized work environment. Identifies and reports quality or safety issues to supervisor or manager. Works effectively with co-workers and supervisors, sharing knowledge, resources, and experience to achieve production goals in a timely fashion, while promoting respect, communication, and teamwork. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Requirements Skills and Abilities: Attention to detail: The ability to accurately inspect and verify incoming shipments and record inventory data is essential. Time management skills: The ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks is important to ensure timely and accurate receipt and processing of incoming shipments. Communication skills: Good verbal and written communication skills are important to work effectively with other warehouse personnel, as well as vendors and other departments. Organizational skills: The ability to keep track of inventory levels, discrepancies, and system updates in an organized and systematic manner is important. Computer skills: Familiarity with computer systems and software, such as Microsoft Office and inventory management software, is necessary. Basic math skills: Basic arithmetic skills are necessary for accurately counting inventory and ensuring that quantities are recorded correctly. Attention to safety: The ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines when using equipment is important to maintain a safe work environment. Follow directions: The ability to follow established procedures while performing tasks, using tools, and handling materials. Carefully consider and follow instructions to complete tasks and deliver required results. Dependability: Reliability and consistency of attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks according to established standards and expectations with little supervision. Preferred Education and Experience: A high school diploma/GED, or equivalent work experience. At least one year of previous experience in a warehouse environment. Experience with inventory management using computer systems equivalent to SysPro. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical dexterity: The employee must be able to bend, twist, and reach while handling boxes. The employee is also required to stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, and to hear. Lifting: The employee must be able to lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 lbs on a regular basis, and boxes weighing up to 60 lbs occasionally, with the help of other employees. Vision: The vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Endurance: The employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time and perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment. Exposure to elements: The employee will be working in a warehouse environment and may be exposed to varying temperatures and inclement weather conditions. There will also be frequent exposure to dirt and dust. Noise level: The employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels in the workplace for the majority of the day, due to the constant use of forklift and hand-held power tools. Note: The company is committed to providing a safe work environment and will provide necessary equipment and training to perform the physical demands of the job. EEO Statement: The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.