Distribution Center Receiving Associate

Genuine Parts Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Receiving Associate to unload shipments, verify items, and move goods to correct stockroom locations. You will record all incoming shipments and coordinate with carriers for next-day delivery as needed.

Responsibilities include handling repairs and returns, cross-docking, and assisting with unloading returns from stores. Candidates must be able to operate a RADS gun, obtain forklift certification, and lift up to 60 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• 6 months prior work experience.
• Knowledge of the entire stockroom.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to communicate with customers, supervisors, and Will Call employees.
• Self-motivation and initiative to accomplish company goals.
• Willingness and ability to learn.
• Analytical problem solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as required by customer business needs.
• Ability to pass a drug screen test and routine background inquiry.
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize and operate a RADS gun.
• Must be able to be certified as a forklift operator.
• Visually capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers and their sequencing.
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively.
• Ability to work on feet (stand and walk) for entire assigned work shift.
• Capable of lifting and moving parts and boxes up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor level shelves and able to reach upper shelves with use of stool or ladder when necessary.
• Ability to move engine blocks, core barrels, and other heavy equipment with moving aids designed to move such items.

Responsibilities

• Unload shipments, verify accuracy of shipments and transport to proper locations throughout the stockroom.
• Record all incoming shipments on the receiving log.
• Distribute, sort, and record shipments received via carriers; deliver next-day air mail as received.
• Handle Pro Point repairs and returns.
• Ship W.O.G. and cross docks to jobbers.
• Assist in unloading returned merchandise from stores and verify piece count.
• Perform management-assigned duties as required.

Skills

Able to lift heavy items

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Analytical problem solving

Flexible hours

Stand/walk throughout shift

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Ability to operate a RADS gun

Forklift operation certification

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

6 months prior work experience

Tools

RADS gun

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

The Receiving Associate will unload shipments, verify, and transport items to the appropriate location in the Distribution Center.

Responsibilities

• The following section contains the primary responsibilities for this position. Job holder is responsible for performing any other duties as assigned by management.
• Unloads shipments, verifies the accuracy of shipments and transports shipments (using a variety of methods) to proper location throughout the stockroom.
• Records all incoming shipments on receiving log.
• Distributes, sorts, and records shipments received via UPS, UPS, Federal Express, etc. Delivers next day airmail immediately upon receipt.
• Handles Pro Point repair and returns.
• Ships W.O.G. and cross docks to jobbers.
• Assists in the unloading of returned merchandise from stores, verifies accuracy of piece count, and transports merchandise to check-in areas.
• Performs any and all management assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• 6 months prior work experience.
• Have a working knowledge of the entire stockroom.
• Ability to work in a fast paced setting and have the capability to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to communicate with customers, supervisors, and other Will Call employees.
• Possess personal drive, self-motivation and initiative to accomplish company goals.
• Possess a willingness and ability to learn.
• Possess analytical problem solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, sometimes including weekends and holidays as required by customer business needs.
• Ability to pass a drug screen test and routine background inquiry.
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize and operate a RADS gun.
• Must be able to be certified as a forklift operator.
• Visually capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers and their sequencing.
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively.
• Ability to work on feet (stand and walk) for entire assigned work shift.
• Capable of lifting and moving parts and boxes up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor level shelves and able to reach upper shelves with use of stool or ladder when necessary.
• Ability to move engine blocks, core barrels, and other heavy equipment with moving aids designed to move such items, including hand truck, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Environment: Position operates in a warehouse setting with continuous exposure to industrial noise (e.g., forklifts, conveyors, machinery, and loading activities), bright overhead lighting, and varying temperatures due to limited climate control.
• Employees regularly work around moving equipment and mechanical operations and must remain alert to audible and visual safety signals in a fast-paced environment.

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