Receiver - Distribution Center

Essential Functions/Duties

• Receive, load, un-load, count, weigh, measure, code and store materials on or from freight vehicles.
• Move material using appropriate material handling tools and equipment including but not limited to: by hand, hand truck, pallet-jack, dolly and/or operation of forklifts or other vehicles.
• Open and/or unwrap crates, boxes, cartons, and other containers using hammers, crowbars, cutting tools and tape.
• Wrap, seal and secure material on pallets for distribution.
• Collect, sort and/or stack such items or materials: as clothes, fertilizers, tools, lawn/garden supplies, machines, feed and all other products sold by the company.
• Report any discrepancies in receiving to designated supervisor/manager.
• Prepare merchandise for the selling floor by stripping plastic, changing tags and placing security tags on merchandise as required.
• Assists with Return-to-Vendor, inter-company merchandise transfers and inventory cycle counts.
• Track merchandise through the use of receiving forms and computer inventory software.
• Aid in stockroom clean-up and maintenance as needed.

Required Skills/Experience

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in inventory or merchandise receiving.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining accurate records.
• Must be comfortable in working with computer receiving software.
• Demonstrated teamwork.
• Exposure to visual merchandising and product placement techniques is desired.

Required Education/Certification

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Forklift certification is preferred, not required.