Receiving Associate

Neogen Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Neogen is seeking a Receiving Associate to guarantee safe, accurate inbound material receipt and proper staging for the next process. You will verify shipments, complete records, and maintain organized areas while adhering to safety standards and company procedures.

You will operate powered industrial trucks after training, escalate discrepancies, and collaborate with teams to ensure efficient material flow and continuous improvement in a high-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret safety logs and shipping instructions.
• Accurate data entry and documentation completion required.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment after training.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify inbound shipments.
• Complete receiving transactions and labeling in the system.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate issues promptly.
• Operate PIT equipment after training and authorization.

Education

High school diploma or GED

3-5 years related warehouse experience

Tools

MS Office

SAP experience

Job description

Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters! From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.

The Receiving Associate supports the safe, accurate, and timely receipt of inbound materials. This role verifies shipments and documentation, completes receiving transactions, operates assigned powered industrial trucks (PITs) after required training and authorization, identifies and escalates discrepancies, stages materials for the next process, and maintains an organized receiving area so materials and records remain aligned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inbound Receiving: Receive and inspect inbound shipments according to established procedures. Compare materials, quantities, condition, labels, and shipping documents with available receiving information, and prepare accepted materials for the appropriate next step.
• Transactions and Documentation: Complete receiving transactions, labels, records, and supporting documentation accurately and on time in the approved system or process. Maintain material identification and status information throughout the receiving and staging process.
• Discrepancy and Quality Support: Identify damage, shortages, overages, item mismatches, documentation gaps, or other exceptions. Protect material status, follow established hold or routing procedures, promptly elevate issues, and provide accurate information to support investigation and resolution.
• Material Flow and Work Area Readiness: Operate assigned powered industrial trucks and other material‑handling equipment, after required training and authorization, to unload, move, stage, and route materials to the designated storage, inspection, production, or operating area. Support orderly dock and staging flow, maintain clear locations, and keep the receiving area clean, organized, and ready for safe work.
• Safety and Procedure Compliance: Follow applicable safety, quality, material‑handling, equipment, and work‑instruction requirements. Complete required PIT pre‑use inspections, use assigned equipment only when trained and authorized, follow pedestrian and material‑handling controls, and report hazards, damage, defects, or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Teamwork and Continuous Improvement: Coordinate with receiving teammates and relevant warehouse, inventory, purchasing, logistics, and quality contacts to support priorities and resolve routine issues. Participate in training, cross‑training, standard‑work updates, and improvement activities within the role’s assigned scope.

Skills and Competencies

Required Skills

• Ability to compare materials and documents accurately, recognize discrepancies, and maintain attention to detail during repetitive transactions.
• Ability to complete basic receiving records and system entries using accurate counting, data entry, and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete and maintain required powered industrial truck operator training and authorization and to operate assigned PIT equipment safely in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work effectively with others, manage assigned priorities, and elevate issues promptly.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in receiving, warehousing, distribution, material handling, manufacturing, or a related operation.
• Experience using an enterprise resource planning or warehouse management system and radio‑frequency or similar warehouse transaction tools.
• Experience working with defined quality, traceability, inspection, or material‑status requirements.

Key Competencies

• Safety awareness and procedural discipline.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and material accountability.
• Dependability, organization, and priority management.
• Teamwork, communication, and practical problem solving.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years related work experience.
• Experience in a warehouse environment is necessary.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, transfer logs, and shipping instructions, and procedural documents.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform routine, high school level mathematical operations.

Computer Skills

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e‑mail, SAP experience preferred as well as the ability to effectively communicate electronically.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

High paced warehouse environment.

Why Neogen

At Neogen we believe that taking care of our employees allows them to do their best work. When you join our team, you'll enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Come build your future with us while making a difference every day.

Benefits include

• Benefits starting on Day One – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on your first day of employment.
• 401(k) with company match – Invest in your future with retirement savings and company contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Enjoy generous paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and spend time with those who matter most.
• Career Growth Opportunities – We are committed to promoting from within and providing the tools, training, and support to help you grow your career.
• Meaningful Work – Be part of a team whose work has a real impact on our customers, communities, and the world around us.
• Collaborative Culture – Join a team that values innovation, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

At Neogen, we are extremely proud of our record of sustained growth, as well as our development and acquisition of advanced technology since our founding in 1982. Neogen has thrived — and will continue to thrive — because our employees thrive here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Neogen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre‑employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment eligibility in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.