Distribution Center Receiving Associate

Responsibilities

• Unloads shipments, verifies the accuracy of shipments and transports shipments (using a variety of methods) to proper location throughout the stockroom.
• Records all incoming shipments on receiving log.
• Distributes, sorts, and records shipments received via UPS, UPS, Federal Express, etc.
• Delivers next day airmail immediately upon receipt.
• Handles Pro Point repair and returns.
• Sherips W.O.G. and cross docks to jobbers.
• Aids in the unloading of returned merchandise from stores, verifies accuracy of piece count, and transports merchandise to check-in areas.
• Performs any and all management assigned duties.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• 6 months prior work experience.
• Have a working knowledge of the entire stockroom.
• Ability to work in a fast paced setting and have the capability to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to communicate with customers, supervisors, and other Will Call employees.
• Possess personal drive, self-motivation and initiative to accomplish company goals.
• Possess a willingness and ability to learn.
• Possess analytical problem solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, sometimes including weekends and holidays as required by customer business needs.
• Ability to pass a drug screen test and routine background inquiry.
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Ability to utilize and operate a RADS gun.
• Must be able to be certified as a forklift operator.
• Visually capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers and their sequencing.
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively.
• Ability to work on feet (stand and walk) for entire assigned work shift.
• Capable of lifting and moving parts and boxes up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor level shelves and able to reach upper shelves with use of stool or ladder when necessary.
• Ability to move engine blocks, core barrels, and other heavy equipment with moving aids designed to move such items, including hand truck, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Environment: Position operates in a warehouse setting with continuous exposure to industrial noise (e.g., forklifts, conveyors, machinery, and loading activities), bright overhead lighting, and varying temperatures due to limited climate control.
• Employees regularly work around moving equipment and mechanical operations and must remain alert to audible and visual safety signals in a fast-paced environment.