Warehouse Receiving

Klingmans; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Klingman's Furniture & Design in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Warehouse Receiver to ensure efficient daily workflow within warehouse operations and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

The candidate will manage inbound freight, inventory tagging, transfers, and delivery preparation, while upholding OSHA compliance and improving processes to cut costs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred 3–5 years in warehouse/logistics management.
• Proficiency with MS Office & Outlook.
• Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers and management.
• Ability to follow safe working practices, as instructed.
• Ability to work independently of direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage all receiving of inbound freight & small parcels from outside vendors.
• Notate any shipping damage.
• Tag, process, and put away inventory.
• Process inbound transfers.
• Pick items and prepare for delivery.
• Scan and track inventory.
• Proactive communication to internal contacts regarding warehouse processes that impact customers and transportation.
• Establish and implement operational policies and procedures including but not limited to production, receiving, and inventory.
• Maintain high standards for the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment.
• Implement new processes to increase efficiencies while reducing costs.
• Ensure the warehouse is in compliance with all state and federal law (e.g., OSHA).
• Plan daily and weekly production activities when necessary.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

Skills

Good attendance

Lifting 50+ lbs

Stand for full day

Barcode scanner

Customer communication

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Klingman's Furniture & Design is a family-owned, industry-leading business that has been serving customers since 1896. We offer Michigan families and businesses products and design support to create fresh and exciting living spaces with quality, long-lasting furniture.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Warehouse Receiver to join our rapidly growing team. In this leading role, you will ensure an effective daily workflow within warehouse operations as well as perform any other duties necessary to maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Warehouse Receiving Responsibilities

• Manage all receiving of inbound freight & small parcels from outside vendors.
• Notate any shipping damage.
• Tag, process, and put away inventory.
• Process inbound transfers.
• Pick items and prepare for delivery.
• Scan and track inventory.
• Proactive communication to internal contacts regarding warehouse processes that impact customers and transportation.
• Establish and implement operational policies and procedures including but not limited to production, receiving, and inventory.
• Responsible for maintaining high standards related to the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment.
• Implement new processes to increase efficiencies while reducing costs.
• Ensure the warehouse is in compliance with all state and federal law (i.e. OSHA).
• Plan daily and weekly production activities when necessary.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

Warehouse Receiving Requirements

• Must maintain good attendance.
• Be able to lift over 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for the entire day.
• Turn and twist at waist level with moderate waist level bending.
• Visually inspect and sort defective products.
• Must be able to work with a barcode scanner.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred three (3) to five (5) years of previous warehouse/logistics management experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office & Outlook.
• Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers and management.
• Ability to follow safe working practices, as instructed.
• Ability to efficiently work independently of direct supervision.