Warehouse Associate Receiver (1st shift)

External Ocean State Job Lot; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health coverage

401K program

FSA/Tuition Reimbursement

Store discounts

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is seeking a Receiver for our Distribution Center in North Kingstown, RI. This on-site, full-time role utilizes RF scanning to manage merchandise intake and inventory while complying with safety standards.

Responsibilities include unloading, inspecting freight, and ensuring accurate documentation; training provided. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate powered equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and communicates effectively in English (Spanish preferred).
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English; bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to operate industrial powered equipment and attain any required licensing.
• Prior experience welcomed but not required; training provided on equipment and processes.
• Follows OSHA and safety regulations and maintains compliance.

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete and submit daily productivity sheets.
• Receive and sort merchandise into warehouse inventory using RF scanner.
• Verify freight accuracy by inspecting samples of each product.
• Ensure pallets are built properly with no overhang or height restrictions.
• Work in compliance with SOPs, audit-control procedures, and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace meeting safety and productivity standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Team orientation

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Tools

RF scanner

Powered equipment

Job description

Locations

North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA

• On-site
• Distribution Center
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: WAREH019530

Description

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

Hours & Schedule: Monday - Friday (first shift, 7:00 AM - 3:30)

Job Summary:

The Receiver role within the Distribution Center (“DC”) of Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) receives merchandise into the Warehouse Management System using an radio frequency (“RF”) scanner in a manner that meets established standards in safety, quality, and productivity. Additional responsibilities include unloading trailers and containers, using powered equipment, ensuring items are inspected for damage and verified against worksheets while noting any discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately complete and submit daily productivity sheets.
• Receive and sort merchandise into warehouse inventory with real time RF scanner to facilitate reporting of shortages, overages, and damages.
• Verify accuracy of freight by inspecting samples of each product.
• Ensure pallets are properly built with no overhang or height restriction violations.
• Work in compliance with standard operating procedures, audit-control procedures, and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work space to meet or exceed area safety, quality, and productivity standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience is welcomed, but not required. The Receiver role will receive specific training on equipment, processes, and all receiving functions ensuring an understanding of the Receiving function.
• Successful training and completion of equipment operations in alignment with OSHA standards.
• Prior knowledge of safety related and OSHA, federal and state regulations are preferred.
• Ability to operate industrial powered equipment and attain any associated licensing.
• Ability to physically unload merchandise and operate technology such as an RF scanner.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet area productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping and attendance standards.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills as required for a team environment.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The DC warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and power equipment, and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center.
• Works primarily in a DC environment. Must be able to remain stationary and/or continually move for up to 10 - 12 hours per day.
• Responsible for physical activities including, but not limited to, using equipment, positioning self to properly complete tasks, ascending and descending to heights of twenty (20) feet or more safely and without limitation as well as moving and transporting merchandise on a frequent basis.
• Should be able to lift and move fifty (50) lbs of material on a regular basis.
• Should be able to bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
• 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Store 30% Discounts
• Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 20% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
• Free lunch Fridays

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

#INDIST

The salary range for this position is between $18.00 to $19.00/hour.

Salary varies depending on experience.

Behaviors

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Equal Opportunity Employer

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