Receiving & Warehouse Specialist

Big Tool Box Inc; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Tool Box Inc. is seeking a Receiving Specialist to join the Receiving and Warehouse team in Centennial, CO. You will unload trucks, count and verify items, operate a sit-down propane forklift, and process BOPUIS orders with speed and accuracy.

Daily duties include scanning shipments, logging discrepancies, and keeping the backroom organized to support a fast-moving sales floor and online orders. Forklift certification and strong attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year warehouse/receiving experience; forklift and RF scanner experience strongly preferred.
• Accurate counting and verification of BOL/ASN.
• Proficient with Ace Vision receiving, RF scanners, BOPUIS, and basic paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks using sit-down propane forklift, pallet jack, or by hand.
• Count pieces on pallets; verify against BOL/ASN and note shortages/damages.
• Scan and receive product; log notes and quarantine issues.
• Complete receiving paperwork: sign BOLs after verification and file slips.
• Stage freight by department; maintain 5S backroom standards.
• Pull and stage BOPUIS orders within 15 minutes of notification; verify SKUs.

Skills

Accuracy

Forklift operation

RF scanner usage

Inventory counting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ace Vision receiving

RF scanners

BOPUIS module

Job description

Receiving SpecialistSince 1978, Big Tool Box has been the family-owned hardware haven where “all the expertise is under one roof,” putting customer service at the heart of everything it does. Spanning five powerhouse categories—Ace Hardware and Tools for every nut, bolt, and power tool imaginable; the Rental & Repair Center to keep projects moving without breaking the bank; the Highlands Garden Center bursting with plants, soil, and green-thumb guidance; the Lawn & Sprinkler Center for flawless outdoor irrigation and landscape solutions; and the Grillin and Chillin Center stocked with premium BBQ grills and all the accessories for perfect backyard cookouts—Big Tool Box remains the go-to destination for contractors, gardeners, grill masters, and DIYers alike.Job SummaryServe as a key player in the Receiving and Warehouse team by accurately receiving product, operating forklifts, cleaning and staging freight, maintaining backroom organization, processing BOPUIS (Buy Online Pick-Up In Store) orders, executing the Sort & Segregate program, and completing all receiving paperwork and physical receiving tasks.Ensure every pallet is unloaded, counted, sorted, and put away perfectly so the sales floor never runs out and online customers get exactly what they ordered.Full-time early-morning role with forklift certification, RF scanner, and heavy emphasis on speed, accuracy, and cleanliness.Key ResponsibilitiesPhysical Receiving & Forklift WorkUnload trucks (Ace warehouse, UPS, FedEx, LTL, vendor-direct) using sit-down propane forklift, pallet jack, or by hand.Physically count every piece on high-value and random pallets; verify against BOL and ASN.Operate forklift to move, stack 3–4 high, and down-stack pallets safely; perform daily safety checks and battery swaps.Receiving Product & PaperworkScan and receive product: piece-by-piece or pallet scan, note shorts/damages, take photos, quarantine issues.Complete receiving paperwork: sign BOLs only after 100% verification, file packing slips, log temperature-controlled items.Flag OS&D immediately and stage for supervisor audit.Staging & Backroom OrganizationStage freight by department in clearly marked zones; condense partial pallets and eliminate clutter daily.Maintain 5S backroom standards: swept floors, labeled locations, no loose cardboard, everything in its velocity slot.Pull and stage BOPUIS orders within 15 minutes of notification; double-check SKU, quantity, and condition.BOPUIS (Buy Online Pick-Up In Store)Locate, pick, and stage BOPUIS holds accurately; label with customer name paperworkReturn expired or cancelled BOPUIS items to stock.Keep BOPUIS area secure, organized, and audit-ready.Sort & Segregate ProgramSeparate salvage, recyclable, hazardous waste, e-waste, and return-to-vendor items from regular freight.Correctly stage damaged/defective merchandise, cardboard, shrink wrap, and batteries in designated bins.Cleaning & SafetySweep dock and aisles after every truck; break down boxes, remove shrink wrap, keep dock doors clear.Clean up spills (oil, potting soil, paint) immediately with spill kits.Wear PPE (steel toes, gloves, high-vis); spot forklift operators and follow all dock safety rules.Required Qualifications and SkillsEducationHigh school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.Experience1+ years warehouse/receiving experience; forklift and RF scanner experience strongly preferred.Skills & AbilitiesAccuracy fanatic—counts every piece like it’s cash and never signs a BOL unless it’s perfect.Proficient with Ace Vision receiving, RF scanners, BOPUIS module, and basic paperwork.Safe, confident forklift operator (sit-down propane, reach truck experience a plus).Strong organizer who keeps the backroom looking like a showroom.Physical RequirementsLift/carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly (cases of paint, 80-lb bags of concrete, grills).Stand/walk full shift on concrete; bend, twist, reach overhead; operate forklift 4–6 hours daily.Early-morning availability and occasional weekends.18 years of age or olderOtherCurrent or ability to earn forklift certification within 30 days.Team player who thrives in a fast, physical environment and takes pride in “no shorts, no mess.”Commitment to sustainability through perfect Sort & Segregate execution.Required Qualifications and SkillsEducationHigh school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.Experience1+ years warehouse/receiving experience; forklift and RF scanner experience strongly preferred.Skills & AbilitiesAccuracy fanatic—counts every piece like it’s cash and never signs a BOL unless it’s perfect.Proficient with Ace Vision receiving, RF scanners, BOPUIS module, and basic paperwork.Safe, confident forklift operator (sit-down propane, reach truck experience a plus).Strong organizer who keeps the backroom looking like a showroom.Physical RequirementsLift/carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly (cases of paint, 80-lb bags of concrete, grills).Stand/walk full shift on concrete; bend, twist, reach overhead; operate forklift 4–6 hours daily.Early-morning availability and occasional weekends.18 years of age or olderOtherCurrent or ability to earn forklift certification within 30 days.Team player who thrives in a fast, physical environment and takes pride in “no shorts, no mess.”Commitment to sustainability through perfect Sort & Segregate execution.