Receiving & Inventory Specialist — Fast-Paced Retail

Rural King; Waverly (OH); 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 throughout the store. This role receives shipments, processes purchase orders, verifies inventory, sorts freight, and replenishes merchandise on the sales floor.

Responsibilities include using scan guns, documenting receipts, and identifying discrepancies. You will verify pricing, labels, and tags, unload freight, and assist with transfers, UPS shipments, and

Qualifications

• 1+ year of receiving, warehouse, inventory, or related experience.
• Comfortable using computers, scan guns, and inventory systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow procedures and meet productivity expectations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, flexible, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments and process purchase orders according to company 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 apparel 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

Independent work

Computer literacy

Scan gun usage

Forklift operation

Tools

Scan guns

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

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

Responsibilities include using scan guns, documenting receipts, and identifying discrepancies. You will verify pricing, labels, and tags, unload freight, and assist with transfers, UPS shipments, and