Receiver

Summary: Basic warehousing duties, including processing inbound receipts from both retail stores and outside vendors.  Able to perform duties via manual documents or computerized devices in accordance with established operational and inventory control procedures. All associates will receive training to ensure mastery of specific skill sets with an emphasis on Safety, Accuracy, and Productivity. Essential Responsibilities: Comprehensive understanding of receiving documents, labels, computerized scanners, personal computers and printing devices. Unload /move pallets, skids, boxes and containers using pallet jack or electric power lift. Verify the amount of each item received, comparing this amount to the invoice or documents included with the shipment to ensure everything promised was received. Input / scan stock items into computer using data base software. Ability to meet or exceed established production goals. Assist with training new hires and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Ability to communicate and escalate with peers and principles. Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of all equipment, workstations and overall facility. Practice and comply with all regulations promoting a safe and healthy work place environment. Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred   Experience & Background: One (1) to three (3) years of related distribution experience preferred Experience and sound proficiency with Island Pacific Merchandising and Warehousing System Mastery and proficiency in use of personal computer and calculator Mastery and proficiency in use of computerized scanning and printing devices Working knowledge of basic warehousing duties and inventory control procedures Strong knowledge and comprehension of established best practices Excellent working knowledge of individual productivity measurement processes   Language Skills: Ability to read English in order to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Mathematical Skills: General mathematical skills to include basic adding, subtracting, multiplication and division. Reasoning Ability Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions General problem solving abilities Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness   Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time.  The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.   The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Limit weight for lifting, pulling and pushing is no more than 50 pounds. When lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, requirement is to use two or more people to lift the load. Ability to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays,  Activity Amount of Time   None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand       X Walk   X     Sit   X     Use hands to finger, handle, or feel       X Reach with Hands and Arms       X Climb or balance   X     Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl     X   Talk or hear     X   Close Vision (clear vision at 20” or less)       X             Behavioral Characteristics: Strong Attention to Detail Adaptability/Flexibility Multi-Tasking Willingness to Learn Ability to prioritize detailed tasks with minimal input to accomplish daily and long-term goals Ability to work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis. Ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.