Yard Receiving Associate

Central Valley; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley in Napa is seeking a Yard Receiving Associate to receive product, verify against purchase orders, and resolve vendor discrepancies. You will ensure items arrive in sellable condition and that packing slips match POs.

You will work with yard staff to stage products, process deliveries quickly to meet daily goals, and communicate with vendors to obtain credits. We value accuracy, strong math and computer skills, and experience with building materials.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of receiving experience is required.
• Proficient math and computer skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive product and verify against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Note discrepancies and resolve vendor issues to ensure accuracy.
• Process deliveries quickly to meet the 24-hour door-to-floor goal.
• Stage product for stocking to optimize stocking team productivity.
• Communicate receipt of special orders to ensure prompt delivery.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Receiving experience

Building materials knowledge

Agriculture product knowledge

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Central Valley is a leading family-owned and operated building supply company with eight locations throughout Northern California. We have been in business since 1955 and have grown to become one of the largest regional suppliers of building and agricultural products in the United States. Central Valley has been voted among the Best Places to work in the North Bay by the North Bay Business Journal. We are currently seeking a Yard Receiving Associate for our Napa facility.

The Yard Receiving Associate receives product and resolves vendor discrepancies. Ensures that product received is accurate and in sellable condition. Ensures that packing slip matches purchase order.

• Compares purchase order against vendor receipt for accuracy. Reviews packing slip in order to verify quantity and product accuracy.
• Ensures that all shipments are received in good, undamaged condition and notes discrepancies.
• Strives to process all deliveries same day to meet 24-hour door to floor goal.
• Stages all product in an organized manner to assure optimal productivity of stocking team.
• Oversees returns and credits from receipt to invoicing.
• Communicates receipt of special orders to appropriate salesperson, ensuring prompt customer delivery and satisfaction.
• Sorts, files and checks paperwork.
• Provides accurate information to update computer system.
• Works with yard staff to account for all deliveries and receive all products.
• Communicates with vendors in person, via phone and email in order to resolve discrepancies and assure proper credit.
• Lifts and/or moves product, up to 100lbs, to stage for stocking crew.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficient math and computer skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Lumber, building materials and agriculture product knowledge preferred
• Construction and/or building materials experience a plus
• Forklift experience desired
• 1+ years of Receiving experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting: Constantly (6-8+ hours per day)
• Walking: Frequently (3-6 hours per day)
• Standing: Frequently (3-6 hours per day)
• Bending/Twisting: Frequently (3-6 hours per day)
• Squatting/Stooping: Frequently (3-6 hours per day)
• Climbing: Frequently (3-6 hours per day)
• Kneeling/Crawling: Frequently (3-6 hours per day)
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently (3-6 hours per day)
• Hand Dexterity: Occasionally (Up to 3 hours per day)
• Lifting 0–25 lbs.: Occasionally (Up to 3 hours per day)
• Lifting 26–60 lbs.: Occasionally (Up to 3 hours per day)
• Lifting 61-100lbs: Occasionally (up to 3 hours per day
• Carrying 0–25 lbs.: Occasionally (Up to 3 hours per day)
• Carrying 26–60 lbs.: Occasionally (Up to 3 hours per day)
• Carrying 61-100lbs: Occasionally (up to 3 hours per day)

Central Valley is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.