Distribution Center Receiving Associate

Genuine Parts Company • Williamsville, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Associate unloads incoming shipments, verifies their accuracy, and transports items to the appropriate locations throughout the Distribution Center stockroom. The role records incoming shipments, sorts and distributes deliveries, and handles specified repair, return, and cross-dock processes. It also assists with returned merchandise from stores and performs other duties assigned by management.

This position operates in a warehouse with continuous industrial noise, bright overhead lighting, and temperatures that vary due to limited climate control. Employees work around moving equipment and mechanical operations and must remain alert to safety signals in a fast-paced environment. The starting hourly rate is $22.50.

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 use 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 heavy equipment, including engine blocks and core barrels, using moving aids such as a hand truck, barrel dollies, or hydraulic lifts.

Responsibilities

• Unload shipments, verify their accuracy, and transport them by appropriate methods to locations throughout the stockroom.
• 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-dock shipments 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick days.
• Paternal leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED