Receiving Associate

Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops in Norwood, MA is seeking a Receiving Associate to manage inbound shipments, inspect items, measure dimensions, label and store materials for production. You will verify items against purchase orders and packing slips, record discrepancies, and keep accurate receiving records in a manufacturing environment.

This full-time, on-site role supports on-time production and quality control.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documents.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify differences in door styles, finishes, colors, and product specifications.
• Basic measurement skills.
• Ability to lift and move materials safely.

Responsibilities

• Verify all incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Unpack and inspect every item received.
• Measure doors and other products to confirm dimensions are correct.
• Check for damage, defects, missing items, and shipping issues.
• Verify finish color, style, species, profile, and other specifications to ensure products match what was ordered.
• Clearly label all received items and materials.
• Complete receiving paperwork and documentation accurately.
• Record and report any damaged, incorrect, or missing items.
• Organize products by sales order, item, and production requirements.
• Place materials in the proper storage location until needed for production.
• Maintain accurate records of received materials and inventory.
• Keep the receiving area clean, safe, and organized.
• Work efficiently to ensure materials are available to production on time.

Skills

Read PO and packing slips

Read tape measure

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Heavy lifting safety

Job description

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Receiving Associate

Full Time Norwood, MA, US

The Receiving Associate is responsible for receiving, inspecting, organizing, and tracking incoming doors, drawer fronts, moldings, and other purchased materials. This position ensures that all products received match the purchase order and packing slip, meet quality standards, and are properly labeled and stored for production. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, able to read a tape measure accurately, and capable of working efficiently in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify all incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Unpack and inspect every item received.
• Measure doors and other products to confirm dimensions are correct.
• Check for damage, defects, missing items, and shipping issues.
• Verify finish color, style, species, profile, and other specifications to ensure products match what was ordered.
• Clearly label all received items and materials.
• Complete receiving paperwork and documentation accurately.
• Record and report any damaged, incorrect, or missing items.
• Organize products by sales order, item, and production requirements.
• Place materials in the proper storage location until needed for production.
• Maintain accurate records of received materials and inventory.
• Keep the receiving area clean, safe, and organized.
• Work efficiently to ensure materials are available to production on time.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documents.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify differences in door styles, finishes, colors, and product specifications.
• Basic measurement skills.
• Ability to lift and move materials safely.

Key Skills

• Organization and order management
• Quality inspection
• Time management
• Accuracy in measurement and documentation

Performance Expectations

• All incoming products are checked thoroughly and accurately.
• Damages, shortages, and discrepancies are identified and reported immediately.
• Products are measured, inspected, labeled, and stored correctly.
• Receiving paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Work is performed efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials safely.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of products.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

This position is important to maintaining quality standards, and supporting on time production by verifying that every product received is correct, organized, and ready for use.