Receiving and Inventory Associate

GF; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

PTO (generous)

401(k) option

FSAs

Life insurance

Casual environment

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

General Fasteners Company in Portage, MI is hiring a full-time Receiving and Inventory Associate. This role handles receiving, picking, packing, and shipping while maintaining inventory accuracy and a safe, organized warehouse.

You should be detail-oriented and able to work independently or with a team. The position offers a stable local company culture with great benefits, including paid holidays, PTO, a 401(k) plan, FSAs, and health options.

Qualifications

• Previous receiving, warehouse, distribution, or inventory experience preferred.
• Experience checking in freight, verifying quantities, and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Forklift experience or willingness to become certified.
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical warehouse duties.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Willingness to assist with local customer deliveries as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and damage
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment following company standards
• Load and unload delivery trucks using appropriate equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks
• Organize stock and maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Assist with other general warehouse duties as assigned
• WORK SCHEDULE - PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

Skills

Receiving experience

Warehouse experience

Inventory accuracy

Forklift experience

Outlook and Excel

Lifting ability

Team-oriented

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

General Fasteners Company located in Portage, MI is looking to hire a full-time Receiving and Inventory Associate. Would you like to join a stable and growing local company where there is potential for career growth? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive starting wage, and we also offer great benefits and perks, such as 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) option, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, a down-to-earth casual environment, and a positive team-oriented culture. Our full-time employees also have access to medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RECEIVING AND INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

This position is responsible for receiving, picking, packing, and shipping products, as well as maintaining inventory accuracy and a safe, organized warehouse. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and damage
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment following company standards
• Load and unload delivery trucks using appropriate equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks
• Organize stock and maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Assist with other general warehouse duties as assigned
• WORK SCHEDULE - PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

1st Shift 6:00AM - 2:30PM Monday through Friday

Please apply only if you are able to reliably commit to this schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous receiving, warehouse, distribution, or inventory experience preferred
• Experience checking in freight, verifying quantities, and maintaining inventory accuracy
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Forklift experience or willingness to become certified
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook and Excel
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical warehouse duties
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Willingness to assist with local customer deliveries as needed

This job operates in a warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to inside ambient temperatures. Noise level may be high when operating powered industrial equipment. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment to prevent injury to self and/or others.

About General Fasteners Company

Founded in 1952, General Fasteners Company is a full-service distributor of Fasteners and Assembly Components. We excel at providing great products, superior customer service, customized Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, product testing, and engineering solutions for our valued customers. Our company culture plays a large part in our success. With 11 locations in North America, General Fasteners Company continues to provide these services to numerous companies throughout North America.

General Fasteners Company continues to find new and innovative ways to service our customers as we carry on the traditional values on which our company was founded. After 70 years, we continue to be a privately held Michigan corporation dedicated to helping our customers reach their strategic goals through inventory solutions.

We believe that happy, talented employees add value to our company. We do our best to hire friendly, down-to-earth people who make good team members. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process.