Receiving & Assembly Associate

Position Summary The Receiving & Assembly Associate is responsible for accurate intake of merchandise, inventory control, and professional assembly of products (grills, outdoor power equipment, furniture, etc.). This role directly impacts in-stock position, sales readiness, and customer satisfaction. Core Responsibilities 1. Receiving & Inventory Control Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips Identify and report discrepancies, damages, or shortages immediately Accurately check in merchandise using POS / inventory systems (Epicor or ACE systems) Label, tag, and route product to correct departments or staging areas Maintain organized receiving area with clear workflow (no bottlenecks) Execute vendor‑managed inventory (VMI) processes where applicable Ensure priority items are floor‑ready within same day (target: 2. Assembly Operations Assemble products to manufacturer and ACE standards: Grills (Weber, Traeger, Big Green Egg, Napoleon) Outdoor power equipment (EGO, Stihl, Toro) Patio furniture, wheelbarrows, snow blowers, etc. Perform safety checks and quality assurance before product hits the floor or delivery Stage completed units for display or customer pickup/delivery Maintain assembly tools, workspace, and parts inventory 3. Merchandising Support Assist with floor resets and seasonal builds (grill displays, snow, lawn & garden) Ensure assembled products are clean, priced, and retail‑ready Support promotional setups and vendor displays 4. Delivery & Customer Support (as needed) Assist with loading customer vehicles safely and efficiently Support local deliveries when required Provide basic product education to customers (grill startup, equipment usage) Qualifications Prior warehouse, receiving, or assembly experience preferred Mechanical aptitude (tools, equipment assembly) required Ability to lift 50–100 lbs consistently Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills Comfortable using inventory/POS systems Valid driver’s license Work Environment Fast‑paced retail and warehouse setting Indoor and outdoor work depending on season Exposure to equipment, tools, and moving inventory Compensation & Structure (optional to include) $17-$21 Hourly and performance incentives tied to assembly output (e.g., per grill/unit bonus)and receiving accuracy and speed. Opportunity for advancement into Operations or Floor Leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr Workstream