Receiving Associate

About the role

Responsible for maintaining and processing all daily shipments, unloading and checking incoming products, pricing products, and processing store orders.

Responsibilities

• Unload and check in UPS, FedEx, LTL, and delivery shipments daily, including counting and inspecting products, signing driver’s freight bill, reporting any damages or shortages, pulling packing slips from product, logging merchandise onto receiving log on SharePoint, and processing the purchase order according to procedures.
• Verify the purchase order and packing slip match.
• Enter purchase orders into computer after completion.
• Create price lists of products that are unmarked, including pulling, wrapping, and loading the stores’ daily transfers.
• Address and answer all questions from the home office regarding purchase orders, shortages/surpluses, and damaged products.
• Maintain forklift certification training.
• Answer incoming phone calls.
• Maintain constant radio communication with all associates.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the products Coastal Farm sells.
• Assist in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and store housekeeping.
• Help in other departments when needed.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, replacing full trash bags, and sweeping the department floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift certification.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing work environments and shift priorities accordingly.
• Familiarity with operating a computer system and email.
• Familiarity with standard retail concepts and practices (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.