Receiving Associate 2nd Shift (M-TH 1:00PM - 11:30PM)

Lane Automotive; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Automotive in Michigan's Watervliet Township is seeking a Receiving Associate to verify and process vendor shipments using an I-Pod device, check purchase orders, and ensure order integrity. You will label, stock, and stage goods to support efficient warehouse flow.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and a PIT forklift license or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• PIT license or ability to obtain one.
• Familiarity with Trend and IRMS preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Receive vendor shipments and verify against purchase orders.
• Inspect, label, and package received products.
• Document discrepancies and communicate with managers.
• Move stock to proper locations and operate forklift as needed.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain clean, safe receiving area and support continuous improvements.
• Assist with inventory control and pallet staging.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Problem-solving

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year related experience

Tools

Trend PO System

IRMS Warehouse Management System

PIT Forklift License

Job description

Hours: Monday - Thursday 1:00PM - 11:30PM

Position Summary:

The Receiving Associate position is responsible for receiving vendor shipments by checking in product via an I-Pod device. You will follow established procedures to examine our shipments ensuring order integrity.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive vendor shipments via purchase order number and customer returns by RM number using
• Inspect and verify for correct amounts, description, label accuracy, quality assurance and disposition of product.
• Label/package product being received according to standardized procedures.
• Document accurately via discrepancy sheets for product overages, shortages and damages. Log shipment errors and communicate them to the Receiving Manager, Team Lead and Inventory Control Department.
• Stage received product within proper stage location in a manner which facilitates workflow steps.
• Build necessary pallets for incoming product according to storage zone.
• Perform stock/pallet moves to recommended stage locations within warehouse manager system, IRMS.
• Operate forklift and/or pallet jack to perform department related tasks.
• Assist Inventory Control with product storage slotting.
• Collaborate with customers, both internal and external, to resolve inquiries and concerns about product and process recognizing when to escape to a team lead and/or manager.
• Maintain a clean receiving area, ensuring no debris and product.
• Assist with talent and workforce planning.
• Work in a team environment.
• Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment by complying with procedures, policies, training, and regulations.
• Ensure established policies and procedures are followed.
• Participate in continuous improvement project team activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Minimum of one-year related experience.
• Powered industrial truck (PIT) license (Forklift license) or the ability to obtain a PIT license.
• Familiarity with the company purchase order system (Trend) and Warehouse Management System (IRMS) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively through speaking, listening, and writing.
• Ability to work both independently, within a team, and cross-functionally with other departments/stakeholders.
• Keep manager informed of department activity.
• Ability to utilize computer and applicable systems and software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Adapt to frequent changes in the work environment.
• Use equipment and materials properly.
• Must be able to practice safe work habits.

Physical Demands:

This is a General Warehouse position that requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and use of hands continuously for eight hours. This position requires lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally with assistance lifting/moving up to 100 pounds. This position requires extended amounts of time walking and climbing stairs. This position requires frequent work time beyond an eight-hour shift/40-hour week including shift rotation and weekends. This position requires the operation of basic office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Each coworker is accountable for their actions and is required to exercise good judgment in everything they do on behalf of Lane Automotive. Part of that responsibility includes understanding and living up to company values, standards, and policies, specifically our code of ethics and business conduct. Additionally, every coworker has the responsibility to ask questions when they are unsure of what those values, standards, and policies require and to act if they believe someone else is not acting consistently with those values, standards, and policies.

The information in this job description is intended to convey the key responsibilities and requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the opportunity. Responsibilities are subject to change.

At Lane Automotive, we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce. We value the contribution each Team Member makes to our Vision “To deliver the best customer experience in every market we serve.” We expect Team Members to practice values in all decisions and lead the values by action and example.

Integrity: Be genuine, always do what’s right even when no one is looking

Passion: A strong feeling of excitement

Innovation: Never satisfied with the status quo

Respect: Consideration for everyone, in everything we do

Accountability: Take ownership

Lane Automotive welcomes diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.