Distribution Center Receiving Associate

Genuine Parts Company•Williamsville, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Associate unloads shipments, verifies their accuracy, and transports items to the appropriate locations in the Distribution Center. The role also records incoming shipments, sorts and distributes deliveries, handles repair and return shipments, and helps process returned merchandise from stores. The position operates in a warehouse environment with industrial noise, bright overhead lighting, varying temperatures, moving equipment, and mechanical operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
At least 6 months of prior work experience.
Working knowledge of the entire stockroom.
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and remain calm under pressure.
Ability to communicate with customers, supervisors, and other Will Call employees.
Personal drive, self-motivation, and initiative to accomplish company goals.
Willingness and ability to learn.
Analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, sometimes including weekends and holidays, as required by customer business needs.
Ability to pass a drug screen test and routine background inquiry.
Strong customer relationship skills.
Ability to utilize and operate a RADS gun.
Ability to become certified as a forklift operator.
Visual ability to recognize and distinguish letters and numbers and their sequencing.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively.
Ability to stand and walk for the entire assigned work shift.
Ability to lift and move parts and boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and reach upper shelves using a stool or ladder when necessary.
Ability to move engine blocks, core barrels, and other heavy equipment using moving aids such as hand trucks, barrel dollies, and hydraulic lifts.
Remain alert to audible and visual safety signals while working around moving equipment and mechanical operations.

Responsibilities

Unload shipments, verify their accuracy, and transport them to the proper locations throughout the stockroom using appropriate methods.
Record all incoming shipments on the receiving log.
Distribute, sort, and record shipments received through carriers such as UPS and Federal Express; deliver next-day airmail immediately upon receipt.
Handle Pro Point repairs and returns.
Ship W.O.G. and cross docks to jobbers.
Assist with unloading returned merchandise from stores, verify piece counts, and transport merchandise to check-in areas.
Perform other duties assigned by management.