Receiving & Inventory Integrity Specialist

Shepherd Electric Supply; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply in Laurel, MD is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Receiving. You will verify inbound shipments against packing slips and POs, unload freight, inspect for damage, and document transactions in the warehouse management system.

You’ll coordinate with Purchasing on discrepancies and prioritize time-sensitive inbound freight to keep orders moving. You will also handle OS&D, ensure accurate put-away to correct bins, maintain inventory integrity, and follow safety standards on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior receiving, warehouse, or fulfillment experience preferred; motivated entry-level candidates will be considered.
• Forklift or pallet jack certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and standard computer tools (Excel, email) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound freight safely and inspect every shipment for damage, shortage, or error at the point of delivery.
• Verify received product against the packing slip and purchase order — right item, right quantity, right condition — before it enters inventory.
• Record receiving transactions accurately and promptly in the warehouse management system.
• Coordinate with purchasing on receiving discrepancies so they are resolved, not just noted.
• Prioritize time-critical and backordered inbound freight so waiting orders keep moving.
• Document all overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D) clearly and immediately.
• Resolve inbound discrepancies before the product is received into inventory, not after it has been put away.
• Treat every receiving discrepancy as a signal, not an inconvenience — flag recurring vendor or carrier problems to the Warehouse Manager for root cause review.
• Set aside and clearly tag freight that cannot be verified, rather than guessing it into inventory.
• Put received product away accurately to the correct bin locations so it is pickable the same shift it arrives.
• Confirm bin locations are current and report location discrepancies before they cause pick errors downstream.
• Handle inbound returns (RMAs) and vendor credits per Shepherd standards, keeping the receiving area clear of unresolved product.
• Protect the accuracy of the count — receiving is where inventory integrity starts.
• Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and receiving equipment safely and in compliance with Shepherd standards.
• Conduct pre-shift equipment checks and report maintenance needs before they become failures.
• Keep the receiving dock and staging area organized, labeled, and clear of hazards — aisles open, freight not left blocking the floor.
• Maintain safety compliance at your workstation and alert leadership to unsafe conditions immediately.
• Surface workflow friction, recurring receiving errors, or put-away inefficiencies to the Warehouse Manager.
• Cross-train on shipping and warehouse floor functions to build team flexibility.
• Support onboarding of new receiving team members by modeling accuracy standards and Shepherd values.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Email

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Shepherd Electric Supply in Laurel, MD is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Receiving. You will verify inbound shipments against packing slips and POs, unload freight, inspect for damage, and document transactions in the warehouse management system.

You’ll coordinate with Purchasing on discrepancies and prioritize time-sensitive inbound freight to keep orders moving. You will also handle OS&D, ensure accurate put-away to correct bins, maintain inventory integrity, and follow safety standards on