Elko - Bulk Receiving Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate bulk chemical receiving activities by reviewing delivery schedules and documentation, exercising independent judgment to approve, delay, or escalate receipts based on compliance, capacity, and operational risk.
• Analyze delivery documentation against purchase orders and record discrepancies, including overages, shortages, or incorrect materials.
• Ensure full compliance with chemical receiving protocols and all regulatory documentation requirements, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Bills of Lading, hazardous materials shipping papers, and other mandated safety forms.
• Respond promptly to urgent or unscheduled deliveries, demonstrating flexibility to support continuous site operations.
• Maintain well-organized and accurate receiving records (paper-based or system-based as applicable) to support audit readiness.
• Inspect incoming loads for leaks, damage, or safety hazards before unloading.
• Ensure proper use of spill containment and emergency procedures.
• Investigate and resolve receiving inventory discrepancies that could impact financial reporting and inventory accuracy.
• Independently resolve issues involving missing SDSs, incorrect shipping documentation, quantity variances, and receiving discrepancies to ensure compliance, inventory accuracy, and continuity of bulk supply.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
• Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required); Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or related field (preferred); or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3 years in warehousing, materials handling, or receiving, preferably within the mining industry preferred.
• Familiarity with fundamental concepts, practices, and processes in procurement, inventory management, and supply chain operations required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and demonstrated computer literacy required.
• Proven ability to independently analyze delivery and inventory data, resolve discrepancies, and implement corrective actions required.
• Demonstrated commitment to regulatory compliance, chemical safety protocols, and operational risk management required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and carriers required.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision, including supporting operational continuity during critical periods (e.g., month-end close, urgent deliveries) required.
• Able to travel to site required.
• Must be available for after-hours emergency procurement activities required.