Receiving Material Handler

Warehouse Receiving Material Handler

The Warehouse Receiver reports to the Receiving Manager & Supervisor. The responsibilities include off-loading of all containers and trailers. Responsible for moving all merchandise to the proper location once it's been received. A flexible schedule is a MUST.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for reading purchase orders to verify sizes, quantities, vintage, and proof of merchandise.
• Responsible for labeling and placing merchandise on pallets before putting away to identify received merchandise
• Responsible for cleaning and organizing assigned areas to maintain organization of warehouse
• Receive all purchase orders in the warehouse using a forklift or proper equipment
• Responsible for loading and off-loading containers and assisting with checking inventory
• Responsible for lifting merchandise cases and setting them on pallets to put away on racks
• Responsible for hand stacking containers as needed to organize merchandise in warehouse
• Responsible for assisting drivers as needed to provide faster loading and off loading of trucks
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining proper care of forklifts by checking water levels of batteries to preserve equipment life and prevent costly repairs
• Responsible for the documentation of purchase orders received to maintain accurate inventory
• Responsible for space control by moving items from one location to another to utilize maximum capacity of Warehouse
• Responsible for assisting and conducting inventory to maintain accurate merchandise quantities in system
• Loaded and unloaded merchandise from the replenishment warehouse.
• Perform other related warehouse duties when necessary

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED. A minimum of one year of warehouse experience or a combination of experience and education in a related field. 1 year of forklift experience is required and 1 year of stock picker experience preferred. Forklift certified.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to learn how to use handheld devices (R F Smart)
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforms to a set of values and accepted standards Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result
• Ability to decide the correct course of action when some choice can be made
• Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous
• Ability to be held accountable or answerable to one's conduct
• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
• Ability to follow company procedures
• Physically fit, able to lift cases weighing up to 50lbs
• Ability to work overtime and weekends during busy season is a must

Computer Skills:

Keyboard or Computer Skills – Experience using handheld scanning devices (R F Smart)

Physical Demands:

Physical Abilities Lift /Carry

Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less C (Constantly)

Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs C (Constantly)

Sit C (Constantly) 21-50 lbs C (Constantly)

Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward C (Constantly) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel C (Constantly)

Bend C (Constantly)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Sounds)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a Safety Harness

Work Environment:

Warehouse Climate – Exposure to heat and cold. This job requires working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.