RECEIVER - LEATHER

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc in Conover, NC is seeking a Receiver - Leather to verify inbound fabric, leather, COM, trims, and other items against orders, inspect quality, and record data. You will unload trucks, sign for quantities, mark items, and maintain a neat work area while following safety guidelines.

Experience in receiving and identifying color/texture variations is valued. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• English required for reading tickets and job notes.
• Must be knowledgeable in receiving methods to complete job to quantity specifications.
• Must be able to recognize quality problems with fabrics, leather hides, color variations and pattern design.
• Self-motivated and able to work well alone or with others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; basic computer skills.
• Must be a team player, cooperative, and have a good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in unloading trucks and processing inbound paperwork for orders.
• Verify and sign for quantity received.
• Inspect items for quality control and identify flaws or defects.
• Compare colors, textures, and patterns to verify conformance to standards.
• Record receiving and inspection data, including weights and quantities.
• Mark items with grade or acceptance status and assign cut codes as needed.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and follow safety guidelines.
• Cross-train in receiving functions and support backup as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Measuring tools

Job description

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RECEIVER - LEATHER

Conover, NC, US

Receives fabric, leather, COM, trims or other items to meet quality standards for completion of upholstered furniture orders.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists in unloading trucks, opening packages, and processing paperwork for all items sent inbound to complete furniture orders.
• Verify and sign for quantity received.
• Inspect items for quality control; determining flaws, damages, defects, color variation and pattern repeat issues related to particular furniture styles.
• Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
• Reject items not meeting specifications.
• Record receiving, inspection or measurement data, such as weights, grades, and quantities inspected or graded.
• Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
• Check items for directional tags and assign appropriate cut codes for order entry, if needed.
• Notify supervisors or other personnel of quality problems.
• Maintains neat and orderly work station.
• Wears required safety glasses and other PPE as required; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
• Cross-trains in each type of receiving function and serves as backup resource.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• English required for reading tickets and job notes.

Must be knowledgeable in receiving methods to complete job to quantity specifications.

• Must be able to recognize quality problems with fabrics, leather hides, color variations and pattern design.
• Knowledge of item characteristics and repeat requirements for application to frame(s).
• Self-motivated and able to work well alone or with others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; basic computer skills.
• Must be a team player, cooperative, and have a good attendance record.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: ability to lift rolls weighing less than 80 lbs. frequently and up to 80 lbs. occasionally; team lift great weights or use mechanical lifting devices.
• Standing: Must be able to stand 8+ hours.
• Push / Pull: Frequent push/pull motion associated with item positioning for measuring, storage (push) and delivery to cutters (pull).
• Reach / Handle / Grasp / Feel: Repetitive motions pinching, pulling, rolling, reaching across work table for manipulation of item.
• Environment:Indoors, environmentally controlled 100%.
• Tool Usage:Required to use box utility knife, scissors, hand cutter, weighing, measurement tools throughout the shift.
• Automation:Use of pallet jack or fork truck, item carts and other tools to aid in lift and movement.
• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.