Receiving Agent

Plazahotelelpaso; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Receiving Agent to check and receive all goods and packages, ensuring quality, quantity and price meet hotel standards. You will manage storage, organize deliveries, and support inventory and shipping needs in a fast-paced hotel environment.

The role requires forklift certification within 90 days, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and basic computer skills. A flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification within first 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in varying climates and environments.
• Basic computer knowledge (Outlook, Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Receive and check all goods and deliveries for quality, quantity and price.
• Ensure storage rooms and coolers are secured.
• Retrieve and distribute daily requisitions to outlets.
• Verify quantity, quality, weight and appearance against hotel standards.
• Store products using the FIFO method.
• Notify Purchasing Manager of deficiencies and urgent items.
• Maintain cleanliness of storage rooms, walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Assist in performing monthly inventory.
• Log temperatures of walk-in coolers and freezers and report issues.
• Notify departments of receipt and arrange collection or delivery.
• Handle FedEx and UPS packages for guests and residents.
• Dispose of empty boxes and pallets properly.
• Keep loading dock organized and clear.
• Attend and complete all required training/classes.

Skills

Forklift certification

Flexible schedule

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel,

Job description

Opportunity: Receiving Agent

The receiving agent is responsible for checking and receiving all goods and packages arriving to the hotel. This position also ensures that all deliveries correspond to the specifications set forth by the hotel with regards to quality, quantity, and price.

Overview

• To perform his/her job within the timeframe and norms set forth by the Purchasing Manager, the Executive Chef, and the hotel.
• Receives and controls all goods and products and ensures all storage rooms and coolers are secured.
• Properly retrieves and distributes each outlets’ requisition daily
• Checks in all orders and deliveries and verify the quantity, quality, weight, and overall appearance of the products are up to the hotels standards.
• Put away all products in such a way that they can be easily located. Use the FIFO (first in first out) method.
• Communicate any deficiencies and urgently needed items to the Purchasing Manager.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all storage rooms, walk in coolers, and freezers. Boxes should be organized and put away in its place. Open boxes should have the flaps cut off to portray a non-cluttered environment.
• Assist in performing monthly inventory.
• Verify and log temperatures of walk-in coolers and freezers and report problems immediately.
• Notify the relevant departments of receipt of goods and to arrange for its collection or delivery.
• Receive, log, and distribute all FedEx and UPS packages for both residential and hotel guests. Follow SOP for delivering guest packages.
• Properly dispose of empty boxes and pallets in designated area
• Maintain the loading dock organized, free and clear of any deliveries, boxes, or pallets
• Attend and complete all classes deemed necessary for the position.
• To understand and strictly adhere to the Rules and Regulations established in the Employee Handbook and the Hotel’s policies on Fire, Grooming, Health and Safety.
• All potential hazards and defects are reported and rectified immediately
• Report for your scheduled shift in proper uniform including but not limited to name tag, radio, and assigned keys.
• Perform any reasonable request made by, but not limited to, department manager, chef, or leader. Immediately report any challenges you might have in completely the task.
• The responsibilities of the above position will be reviewed and amended as needed based on the needs of the hotel, the department, and the overall positive experience of the guest.

Position Requirements

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including but not limited to weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Work in various climates and environments
• Be forklift certified within first 90 days of being hired
• Basic knowledge of computers, including but not limited to outlook, excel and word.

Work Environment and Context

• Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.

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Source: HHM Hotels