Receiving

Kenco Group; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenco Group is hiring a Warehouse Receiver to ensure accurate inbound processing and safe, compliant operations at our New York facility. You will inspect shipments, verify contents against packing lists, enter data into WMS or SAP, label and stage materials, and operate forklifts and other MHE under safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and collaboration with inventory teams to maintain inventory integrity and support cycle counts and audits.

Qualifications

• Two years of forklift operating experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computing skills and data entry accuracy.
• Attention to detail and safety-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload inbound deliveries, verify contents against packing slips or POs.
• Inspect items for damage, shortages, discrepancies and report issues.
• Enter receiving data into WMS or SAP.
• Label, sort, and stage materials for put-away.
• Operate forklifts and other MHE as authorized.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper receiving procedures.
• Ensure storage meets safety and customer requirements.
• Support cycle counts and audits.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Data entry

Safety compliance

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

About the Position

Responsible for receiving, inspecting, and processing inbound shipments while ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with company safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and unload inbound deliveries and verify shipment contents against packing slips, bills of lading, or purchase orders.
• Inspect incoming products for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and report issues as needed.
• Accurately enter receiving information into the Warehouse Management System (WMS) or SAP.
• Label, sort, and stage materials for put-away or distribution.
• Operate material handling equipment (MHE), including forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks, as authorized.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper receiving and documentation procedures.
• Ensure products are stored according to company, customer, and safety requirements.
• Communicate shipment issues and inventory discrepancies to supervisors and inventory teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S and warehouse safety standards.
• Support cycle counts, audits, and other warehouse operations as needed.

Cross‑Functional Support

• Support other warehouse departments, including picking, packing, shipping, inventory control, and replenishment, when receiving volume is low or operational needs require additional staffing.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing duties outside of the primary receiving function to help meet customer and operational demands.
• Maintain productivity standards and contribute to overall warehouse performance by assisting in various operational areas as directed by management.

Functions

• Safely operate Powered Industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as standard sit‑down or stand‑up forklifts, clamp, and picker equipment.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Stack and/or transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle count as required.
• Perform daily safe inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• May perform housekeeping duties.
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pass Background and Drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

This position is not expected to travel.

Disclosures

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company. Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy. https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/

About Kenco Kenco is a Great Place to Work® certified company, a recognition driven by the feedback and experiences of our associates and one that reflects our people‑first culture. Every day, our people push our business forward. Our dedicated workforce has been a cornerstone of our culture and an essential part of what makes Kenco so special. From the distribution floor ...