Receiving Associate
Metrie · Lake Charles, LA · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
As our Receiver, you will have the opportunity to safely receive incoming products while following all company safety policies and procedures, wear required PPE, and maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with 5S+1 standards.
Responsibilities
- Safely receive incoming products while following all company safety policies and procedures
- Wear required PPE and maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with 5S+1 standards
- Inspect inbound materials and identify damaged products before receiving them into inventory
- Accurately receive purchase orders and inventory transactions within 24 hours of product arrival
- Verify quantities and product accuracy against purchase orders and receiving documentation
- Properly lock out and safely unload trailers
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
- Pull stock tickets and support material movement throughout the facility
- Assist with will-call orders and customer pickups as needed
- Support inventory accuracy through cycle counting and inventory verification activities
- Provide backup support for molding pulling operations
- Assist with loading outbound trucks when required
- Meet departmental productivity, quality, inventory, and delivery objectives
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous warehouse, receiving, or distribution experience preferred
- Experience safely operating a forklift
- Ability to read and interpret purchase orders and receiving documentation
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Basic measurement skills, including the use of tape measures and calipers
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to maintain a physical workload in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to successfully pass a Forklift Operator Physical
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement savings program and company match (location-specific)
- Paid time off
- Employee Referral Program
- Career growth, training, and development opportunities
- A family-oriented culture that puts people first
- A collaborative work environment with clear strategy and goals
Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm