Warehouse Receiver (Day Shift)

R&R Human Resources Solutions; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

R&R Human Resources Solutions is seeking a Warehouse Receiver in Alsip, Illinois. The role involves receiving, unloading, and sorting inventory, ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Successful candidates must have a high school diploma, preferred experience in warehouse operations, and the ability to operate handling equipment. Physical requirements include lifting up to 80 pounds and handling varied tasks under pressure.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to lift and move up to 80 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Unload and verify incoming materials and shipments.
• Sort, count, package, and log inventory.
• Inspect shipments for damages and discrepancies.

Skills

Ability to operate materials handling equipment

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

Overview

Food & Paper Supply, an established food and paper distributor located in the south suburbs of Chicago (Alsip), is seeking a Warehouse Receiver.

The Warehouse Receiver performs various receiving tasks: unloads packages, verifies, and inspects that materials received are as ordered and routes incoming items to appropriate locations in the warehouse. The person should be able to work well under pressure, independently and be a team player. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
• Tags product to be stocked and stored.
• Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received.
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
• Performs inventory cycle counts.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
• May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrink-wrap machine; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area.

Technical Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Six months of experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to operate various types of materials handling equipment including hand trucks, pallet jacks, standard forklifts, and order-picker forklifts when needed.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
• Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
• Will be subject to moderate to loud noise.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

Employees may, from time to time and on an as-needed basis, be required to perform duties outside of the responsibilities listed here.