JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Receiving Associate is primarily responsible for unloading and verifying merchandise and ensuring the warehouse and receiving area are kept organized. They must have the ability to read Home Hardware invoices, bill of lading, and picklists. The Receiving Person must perform all tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to support store efficiency and a high level of customer service.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Unload incoming trucks.
- Check incoming merchandise against invoices or orders to spot shortages, damaged goods, backorders, etc.
- Advise supervisor of shortages, damaged goods, backorders, etc.
- Keep the warehouse, storage, and check-in areas neat, clean, and orderly.
- Move heavy and bulky merchandise for customers and sales personnel.
- Price incoming merchandise.
- Prepare packages for mailing.
- Maintain security in the warehouse.
- Process special orders for non-stock or out of stock items.
- Maintain an up-to-date receiving file.
- Move merchandise from the receiving area and warehouse to the sales floor.
- Follow company procedures regarding required signatures, forms, receipts, etc.
- Load and unload merchandise and materials.
- Follow all safety precautions when loading and unloading freight.
- Know the correct location of all products in stock.
- Work on special projects assigned by your supervisor after determining their priority in relation to your other responsibilities.
- Follow all receiving procedures and company policies as determined by management.
- Follow proper documentation procedures for merchandise that is to be returned or refused.
- Attend meetings, training sessions, etc. as required.
- Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and federal safety legislation. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behaviour to management in order to have the situation corrected.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School graduation or equivalent.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, and delivery personnel.
- Ability to visually verify the contents of shipments.
- Ability to read and comprehend written and printed materials.
- Must use basic arithmetic skills to verify orders, invoices, shipping, and packing documents.
- Ability to read Home Hardware invoices, bill of lading, picklists, etc.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Must safely operate loading, unloading, and transfer equipment (forklifts, pushcarts, etc.)
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds from the receiving area to the warehouse and place it on shelves.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports directly to the Store Manager and General Manager.
Pay: $18.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
