Receiving Associate – 1st Shift

Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
 

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Receiving Associate to support daily distribution center operations. This position is primarily responsible for receiving, unloading, inspecting, verifying, and storing incoming materials and products while also assisting with inventory, stock handling, order fulfillment, and other warehouse activities as needed.

The ideal candidate is organized, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment while maintaining accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, unpack, and inspect incoming materials and products.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and other documentation.
• Check products and quantities for accuracy.
• Identify damaged, defective, or incorrect materials and process returns as directed.
• Stock and store incoming products in designated warehouse locations.
• Assist with inventory control and general stock-handling activities.
• Prepare and review packing lists, shipping labels, and other warehouse documentation.
• Ensure receiving and shipping paperwork is complete and accurately processed.
• Assist with picking, packing, and order fulfillment as needed.
• Support shipping activities to ensure orders are processed within required timeframes.
• Communicate receiving, inventory, or fulfillment issues to the lead or supervisor.
• Follow established work instructions, priorities, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized receiving and warehouse area.
• Perform additional distribution center duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome; typically less than one year of related experience is needed.
• Previous receiving, shipping, warehouse, inventory, or material-handling experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to learn.
• Forklift certification may be required depending on assigned duties.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to consistently and repetitively lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive receiving, stocking, and material-handling activities.
• Must be available to work overtime when required based on business needs.
• Certain inspection responsibilities may require meeting specified visual acuity standards