Receiving & Inventory Specialist

Rural King; Mitchel Heights (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Receiving Associate to support accurate receiving, inventory control, freight processing, and merchandise movement in the store. This role handles shipments, processes purchase orders, verifies inventory, and replenishes merchandise on the sales floor.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year in receiving or warehouse roles, comfort with computers and scan guns, and strong attention to detail. Rural King emphasizes People First, Integrity, and Teamwork in its store teams.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of receiving, warehouse, inventory, freight, or related experience.
• Experience with purchase orders, inventory control, or shipping and receiving.
• Comfortable using computers, scan guns, and inventory systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work.
• Ability to follow procedures, identify discrepancies, and meet productivity expectations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, flexible, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments and process purchase orders according to SOPs.
• Use scan guns and computer systems to accurately document receipts and inventory.
• Identify and communicate purchase order, DC, and vendor discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate receiving records and research negative on-hand inventory.
• Verify merchandise pricing, labels, and security tags as required.
• Unload, sort, organize, and distribute freight throughout the store.
• Replenish merchandise and assist with sales floor inventory during high-demand periods.
• Process store-to-store transfers, shipping, and UPS shipments accurately.
• Follow receiving and merchandising procedures, including tagging, labeling, rack organization, and stock levels.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, ladders, scan guns, and other equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area.
• Participate in cross-training and support other store departments as needed.
• Demonstrate Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Receiving experience

Warehouse experience

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Scan guns

Inventory systems

Computer systems

Forklift operation

Job description

Rural King is seeking a Receiving Associate to support accurate receiving, inventory control, freight processing, and merchandise movement in the store. This role handles shipments, processes purchase orders, verifies inventory, and replenishes merchandise on the sales floor.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year in receiving or warehouse roles, comfort with computers and scan guns, and strong attention to detail. Rural King emphasizes People First, Integrity, and Teamwork in its store teams.