Receiver

100Hires, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a reliable Receiver to join our Rhode Island warehouse team. You will unload, inspect, and verify incoming shipments, recording details into our inventory system. Forklift experience is required or strongly preferred.

Attention to detail, accuracy in counting, and safe operation of pallets and machinery are essential as you collaborate with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in receiving, scanning, and validating shipments.
• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing slips, and bills of lading.
• Experience with barcode scanners or WMS is preferred.
• Forklift operation experience required or strongly preferred.
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify shipments by comparing against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage and discrepancies; report non-conforming items.
• Count, label, and log items into inventory using barcode scanners and WMS.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Maintain organized, accurate receiving records and communicate issues to relevant teams.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Receiving & Shipping

Inventory Control

Material Handling

Attention to Detail

Data Entry & Documentation

Barcode Scanning

WMS Proficiency

Safety & Quality Control

Physical Inventory Counting

Tools

Barcode Scanners

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Job description

ReceiverPosition SummaryWe are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Receiver to join our warehouse team. The Receiver will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, verifying, and accurately recording incoming shipments while safely moving materials throughout the facility.The ideal candidate will have forklift experience and strong attention to detail. Experience working with chemicals, precious metals, or other high-value materials is a plus, as the position involves accurately counting and maintaining inventory.Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMLunch: 30-minute unpaid lunchPhysical Requirement: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Core ResponsibilitiesReceive and Verify Shipments: Unload delivery trucks and compare incoming materials against purchase orders, bills of lading, packing slips, and other documentation to verify quantities and accuracy.Inspect Incoming Materials: Examine shipments for damage, leakage, or other issues. Document discrepancies and properly identify, separate, and report non-conforming materials.Inventory Management: Accurately count, label, and log incoming materials into inventory using barcode scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS).Material Handling: Safely operate forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, high-rise lifts, and other material-handling equipment to move and store pallets and materials.Inventory Accuracy: Assist with physical inventory counts and ensure materials are properly identified, organized, and stored.Documentation: Maintain accurate receiving records and promptly communicate shipment discrepancies or inventory issues to the appropriate team members.Warehouse Safety: Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving and warehouse area.Team Collaboration: Work closely with purchasing, warehouse, production, and other departments to ensure materials are received and made available efficiently.QualificationsPrevious warehouse, receiving, or material-handling experience preferred.Forklift operating experience required or strongly preferred.Experience with barcode scanners, inventory systems, or WMS is a plus.Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately count and record inventory.Ability to read and understand purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation.Chemical or precious metal handling/inventory experience is a plus.Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.Dependable, organized, and safety-conscious.Key SkillsForklift OperationReceiving & ShippingInventory ControlMaterial HandlingAttention to DetailData Entry & DocumentationBarcode ScanningWarehouse Management Systems (WMS)Safety & Quality ControlPhysical Inventory Counting