Materials Receiving & Inspection Specialist
Summary
The Bilingual Materials Receiving & Inspection Associate works in a warehouse environment and is responsible for receiving, inspecting, and handling incoming goods, company orders, and material transfers. This role focuses on the accurate receipt, verification, and movement of materials to support inventory accuracy and efficient warehouse operations. The ideal candidate must be fluent in both English and Spanish, with strong verbal communication skills to effectively interact with vendors, drivers, and team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive incoming shipments and company orders at the warehouse dock.
- Verify quantities, item descriptions, and packing slip/purchase order details.
- Check materials for damage, defects, or missing items and report issues immediately.
- Verify transfers between departments or warehouse locations.
- Review and validate inventory control against the printed Excel spreadsheet to ensure accuracy.
- Organize and stage received materials in the correct warehouse locations.
- Handle company transfers between branch locations
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized receiving zone.
- Follow all warehouse safety rules, PPE requirements, and handling procedures.
- Assist with physical inventory counts and material checks as needed.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in warehouse, receiving, and material handling.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read packing slips, labels, and material descriptions.
- Reliable, safety‑minded, and able to work on foot for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to pull, lift, carry, and push materials up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the entire shift.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and physical activity.
- Ability to work on foot for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks.
- Ability to maintain adequate visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to read labels, product information, work instructions, inventory documents, and operate equipment safely.
- Ability to distinguish colors, shapes, and details as necessary for accurate product identification, quality control, and workplace safety.
- Health coverage:medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligible the first day of the month after 30 days.
- Voluntary coverage:Gap, Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Term Life, Whole Life insurance.
- LifeCare preferred partners’ discount.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and support.