Job Description JOB DESCRIPTIONRECEIVING MATERIAL HANDLER
Department: Warehouse Receiving
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Receiving Manager & Supervisor
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Positions Supervised: NA(Flexible OT and Weekend Availability)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Warehouse Receiver reports to the Receiving Manager & Supervisor. The responsibilities include off-loading of all containers and trailers. Responsible for moving all merchandise to the proper location once it’s been received. A flexible schedule is a MUST.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responsible for reading purchase orders to verify sizes, quantities, vintage, and proof of merchandise.
- Responsible for labeling and placing merchandise on pallets before putting away to identify received merchandise
- Responsible for cleaning and organizing assigned areas to maintain organization of warehouse
- Receive all purchase orders in the warehouse using a forklift or proper equipment
- Responsible for loading and off-loading containers and assisting with checking inventory
- Responsible for lifting merchandise cases and setting them on pallets to put away on racks
- Responsible for hand stacking containers as needed to organize merchandise in warehouse
- Responsible for assisting drivers as needed to provide faster loading and off loading of trucks
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining proper care of forklifts by checking water levels of batteries to preserve equipment life and prevent costly repairs
- Responsible for the documentation of purchase orders received to maintain accurate inventory
- Responsible for space control by moving items from one location to another to utilize maximum capacity of Warehouse
- Responsible for assisting and conducting inventory to maintain accurate merchandise quantities in system
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from the replenishment warehouse.
- Perform other related warehouse duties when necessary
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED. A minimum of one year of warehouse experience or a combination of experience and education in a related field.
- 1 year of forklift experience is required and 1 year of stock picker experience preferred.
- Forklift certified.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
- Ability to learn how to use handheld devices (R F Smart)
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
- Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures
- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
- Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
- Ability to demonstrate conduct conforms to a set of values and accepted standards
- Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others
- Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result
- Ability to decide the correct course of action when some choice can be made
- Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous
- Ability to be held accountable or answerable to one’s conduct
- Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
- Ability to following company procedures
- Physically fit, able to lift cases weighing up to 50lbs
- Ability to work overtime and weekends during busy season is a must
- Computer Skills: Keyboard or Computer Skills – Experience using handheld scanning devices (R F Smart)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities Lift /Carry Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less C (Constantly) Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs C (Constantly) Sit C (Constantly) 21-50 lbs C (Constantly) Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs O (Occasionally) Reach Outward C (Constantly) Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally) Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly) Climb O (Occasionally) Crawl O (Occasionally) Squat or Kneel C (Constantally) Bend C (Constantly) N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)
Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception) Sense of Sound (Sounds) Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a Safety Harness
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Warehouse Climate – Exposure to heat and cold. This job requires working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.