Warehouse Receiver

Job Description

Summary: Receives incoming shipments of products into the warehouse for storage. Unloads incoming product from trailers using a forklift and visually inspect shipments. Labels product per company standards. Maintains inventory accuracy by comparing vendor inventory sheets or purchase orders to products received for accuracy and inventory control. Performs physical counting of inventory and accurate data entry. Cross trains and is proficient in warehouse loading procedures so as needed, can assist the warehouse team members in the loading of the trailers.

Pay rate: $22/hr

Receiving

• Assist in scheduling incoming freight
• Receive incoming freight into the warehouse and unload incoming product from delivery trucks using pallet jacks and forklifts (as needed)
• Visually inspect product
• Using safe work procedures, open bales, crates, and other containers to unload product
• Count items received and shipped and check against packing lists while recording any discrepancies
• Operate RF scanners to verify materials
• Confirm and record the receipt of shipments
• Move materials throughout the Warehouse facility to get them to the correct floor, cart, or bin locations
• Use the ‘First In, First Expire’ (FIFE) procedure to ensure proper rotation of existing stock and provide space for new stock
• Prepare shipping-receiving reports and note any shortages or damages for accounting, reimbursement and record-keeping purposes
• Perform activities to monitor and maintain inventory control of merchandise or materials, including working closely with the WRC Inventory/Replenishment team
• Conduct cycle counting on identified items daily, and full count quarterly
• Assist Team Leader with being audit and 5s ready at all times
• Alert Warehouse Team Leader to any discrepancies in product quality and amounts received
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader and/or Director

Process incoming shipments

• Take digital pictures of damaged products, verify material receipt against manifest/paperwork
• Resolve issues as required
• Enter data into RF scanner, and traceability system
• Move material into storage location using forklift and/or pallet jacks, scissor lifts, etc.
• Meet daily quotas
• Schedule incoming shipments from the vendor or 3rd party carriers according to receiving hours

QC outbound material as it is received

• Handle and track materials
  • Locate material in the physical pallet storage area
  • Organize and arrange material to maximize storage space
  • Ensure no material is damaged as it is placed throughout the warehouse
  • Update traceability system as required
  • Stage material going to work areas
• Route materials to the proper functional areas (Pick slot, break down, scanning, and Inventory)
• Provide weights and dimensions for Shipping and Logistics for outgoing palletized material
• Handle commodity materials
  • Stage, weigh, and label outgoing commodities
  • Maintain commodity database accurately
• Process outgoing shipments
  • Stage material for outgoing shipments
  • Complete outgoing Bill of Lading
• Assist with loading trucks as needed and customer pick-ups
• Demonstrate continuous effort to:
  • Improve operations
  • Decrease turnaround times
  • Streamline work processes
  • Work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Follow procedures and exercise independent judgment in maintaining the routine flow of work
• Comply with all company security policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous ICL/Receiving, warehouse, production, or manufacturing experience is a must
• 3-5 years of inventory, receiving, or trailer loading
• Must be able to maintain forklift and pallet jack certification
• Detail oriented
• Customer service experience
• Proficient with computers
• Ability to enter data of delivery information
• Ability to provide professional and courteous service to all outside vendors
• Must successfully pass a background check every third year on your anniversary date
• Ability to work occasional mandatory overtime

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. on occasion, perform heavy pushing/pulling of product, work in refrigerated and freezer conditions [33-38 degrees], and work in an environment with exposure to loud machinery, when necessary
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms overhead
• Must be able to push/pull 100 pounds using a pallet jack
• Must use and /or wear required safety equipment at all times
• Ability to operate the forklift for extended periods of time

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.