Receiving Associate

Plimpton & Hills Corp; Danbury, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company’s

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Plimpton & Hills Corp. is seeking a warehouse associate to unload products from incoming trucks, receive shipments, and ensure accurate inventory control. You will verify packing slips, inspect deliveries for damage, and help maintain organized warehouse operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safe operation of forklifts and barcode readers, and adherence to company procedures. A high school diploma or GED is preferred and prior warehouse experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift, barcode reader, and related hardware/software.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload product from incoming trucks.
• Receive shipments and verify contents against packing slips.
• Inspect deliveries for damage and report issues.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Barcode reader

Job description

Description

Position Purpose:

Provide excellent internal and external customer service through following proper receiving procedures, effective communication and following safety practices.

Essential Functions:

• Unload product from incoming trucks.
• Receive shipments, verify products on packing slips are there and sign corresponding paperwork upon receipt.
• Inspect contents of deliveries to ensure that the product is not damaged.
• Assume responsibility for returning unsatisfactory shipments or receiving replacements.
• Label deliveries and allocate them to their designated place.
• Put product away into correct locations with the use of a barcode reader.
• Maintain organization of packing slips and assist in inventory control.
• Manage time in order to complete work load for the day.
• Move and lift heavy objects from one location to another.
• Read and decipher packing slips, computer screens and barcode readers.
• Practice team work in order to best service internal and external customers.
• Assist warehouse personnel when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and professional work environment.
• Operate fork trucks and/or platform lifts in order to safely and effectively move product within the warehouse.
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, etc.
• Remain up-to-date on all safety practices and standards.
• Perform other responsibilities as directed.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Eligible to participate in the company’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Experience, Education & Skills:

• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle, forklift, barcode reader, currently used hardware and software.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The associate is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The associate is subject to warehouse duties with safety practices and standards.