Receiving Office Associate

Kelly; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Legal plan

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a detail-oriented Receiving Office Associate for our Sumner, WA distribution center. The role supports the receiving department with data entry, reconciliations, recordkeeping, inbound freight processing, and cross-functional communication.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of distribution center receiving experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to thrive in both office and warehouse settings.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of distribution center receiving experience.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate warehouse equipment.
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe and productive receiving environment.
• Perform daily receiving reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Complete data entry and process inbound freight information.
• Use Warehouse Management Software (WMS), AS400, and other computer systems.
• Process packing slips, Bills of Lading (BOLs), and purchase orders.
• Document damaged, short, or lost shipments accurately.
• Ensure receiving jobs are assigned and completed correctly.
• Answer incoming phone calls professionally and take messages as needed.

Skills

Receiving experience

Data entry

Attention to detail

Office & warehouse work

Tools

WMS

AS400

Job description

Location: Sumner, WA 98390

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM-1:30 PM

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: $26.00/hour

Position Type: Temporary with potential for permanent placement

Assignment: Approximately 12 months

Openings: 1

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Receiving Office Associate to join our distribution center in Sumner, WA. This role supports the receiving department through office and warehouse functions, including data entry, daily reconciliations, recordkeeping, inbound freight processing, and communication with internal teams and carriers.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of distribution center receiving experience, strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in both an office and warehouse environment.

Important: This is a NON-DRIVER position. Workers selected for this role are not permitted to have any driving responsibilities during the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a safe and productive receiving environment.
• Perform daily receiving reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Complete data entry and process inbound freight information.
• Use Warehouse Management Software (WMS), AS400, and other computer systems.
• Process packing slips, Bills of Lading (BOLs), and purchase orders.
• Document damaged, short, or lost shipments accurately.
• Ensure receiving jobs are assigned and completed correctly.
• Answer incoming phone calls professionally and take messages as needed.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain required standards for accuracy and productivity across designated work zones.
• Report damage to equipment or materials immediately to a supervisor.
• Use required computer programs and hardware to complete job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of distribution center receiving experience required.
• Experience with receiving functions within a Warehouse Management System preferred.
• Ability and willingness to obtain certification to operate warehouse equipment.
• Experience with forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, order pickers, or narrow-aisle equipment is a plus.
• Company training will be provided for required equipment certifications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine problems.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Equipment

The successful candidate will be trained and/or certified to operate material handling equipment as required, including:

• Narrow-Aisle High Reach
• Order Picker
• Forklift and other warehouse equipment as applicable

Physical & Work Environment

• Steel-toed work boots are required.
• Frequent walking and constant use of hands for handling materials and equipment.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.
• Must be able to regularly handle materials weighing up to 25 pounds and frequently handle up to 50 pounds.
• Warehouse environment may include exposure to high noise levels and varying temperatures.
• Frequent exposure to potentially dangerous equipment; strict adherence to safety procedures is required.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced receiving professional looking for $26/hour, a consistent early-morning Monday-Friday schedule, and potential for permanent employment.

Pay Rate: $26.00/hour

Schedule: 5:00 AM-1:30 PM, Monday-Friday

Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunity

NON-DRIVER Position

Receiving Experience Required

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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