Warehouse Receiver

Summary

The Warehouse Receiver will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient receipt of goods, maintaining proper inventory records, and collaborating with other warehouse staff to facilitate smooth operations.

Job Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to

• Receive incoming shipments, verifying the accuracy of items received against packing lists or purchase orders.
• Inspect deliveries for any damages and report discrepancies to the appropriate parties.
• Keep up with the movement of merchandise in the store and warehouse.
• Safely and efficiently navigating the warehouse using a power pallet jack and/or forklift.
• Other duties as instructed or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

None.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent; two or more years related experience; or any equivalent combination of formal training and/or experience which provided the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities thereof. 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business data and effectively respond to the data. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, customers, employees, or others involved or associated in the warehouse section function.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts relevant to the role such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. General knowledge of basic accounting a plus.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid driver’s license, health certificate and forklift certification or ability to obtain a certification is required for this position.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Knowledgeable in use of computer software applications customarily used in the job function at an appropriate proficiency level.

Physical Demands of the Job

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee will also lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted in a warehouse environment which may include, but is not limited to, varying temperatures, dust, and noise. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and is mandatory in designated areas and job tasks. Adherence to safety guidelines and protocols is mandatory. Employees are expected to report any unsafe conditions or incidents promptly.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The job description will be subject to periodic review. Responsibilities and activities may be amended or changed at any time with or without notice to meet the changing needs of the business.