Warehouse Receiving Associate

Family Center Farm & Home; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Center Farm & Home is seeking a Receiving Associate to accurately receive and inspect shipments, verify quantities, and update inventory records. You will support operations by ensuring efficient, accurate processing of goods into stock.

Key duties include inspecting deliveries against orders, using scanners, and maintaining a clean receiving area while adhering to safety and SOPs. The role requires reliability and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• : Proficiency in arithmetic and basic algebra.
• : Basic understanding of inventory management software and systems.
• : Ability to follow safety regulations around moving machinery in various conditions.
• : Capacity to analyze problems and choose effective solutions.
• : Ability to relate well to people at all levels.
• : Willingness to be hands-on to achieve results.
• : Enjoys fast-paced, changing environments.
• : Strong organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, count, and inspect all incoming shipments against purchase orders.
• Update product quantities using a hand-held scanner or inventory software.
• Document discrepancies and check for defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe receiving area and properly store supplies and equipment.
• Operate a hand truck, forklift, or pallet jack to move pallets across areas.
• Confirm item quantities and record accurate data from purchase orders.
• Assist with cycle counts and audits as requested.
• Monitor and maintain security of warehouse items.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to all company policies, SOPs, and PPE protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Arithmetic

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Inventory management software

Hand-held scanner

Forklift operation

Job description

The Receiving Associate is responsible for accurately receiving and inspecting shipments, verifying quantities and product information, and processing items to inventory. The role will support business operations by ensuring shipments are received and processed efficiently and accurately.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, count, and inspect all incoming shipments against purchase orders.
• Utilize a hand-held scanner, inventory management software, or other contemporary merchandising processing equipment to update product quantities.
• Document discrepancies and check for product defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized receiving area, ensuring that all supplies and equipment are safely stored and maintained.
• Operate a hand truck, forklift, or pallet jack to move pallets of merchandise across receiving, staging, and storage areas.
• Confirm item quantities and record accurate data for each item received on the purchase order or approved worksheet.
• Assist with inventory counts and audits as requested.
• Monitor and maintain the security of all items in the warehouse.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and their applications.
• Basic understanding of inventory management software and systems.
• The ability to follow and abide by prescribed safety regulations while working around moving machinery within cold, heat, damp, or humid conditions.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to relate to all types of people and levels in and outside the organization.
• Roll up your sleeves attitude to achieve desired results.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Outstanding organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.