Receiving Associate I

Vanguard EMS, Inc. • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

The Receiving Associate collaborates with the team coordinator and department supervisor to ensure customer product is received and shipped on time, as specified, and with all required documentation. The role supports company quality standards by verifying received materials and paperwork, recording inventory transactions, and routing materials appropriately. It also contributes to a positive team environment, keeps the work area organized, and supports continuous improvement. The associate may cross-train and assist in the stockroom, cycle counting, and shipping support, and performs other duties as assigned. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Basic proficiency with computer systems.
• English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
• General math skills and ability.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers, material lists, and electronic components.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal directions.
• Self-motivation, problem-solving ability, team spirit, and a hands-on mentality.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize several activities to meet daily, weekly, and monthly requirements.
• Ability to communicate professionally in person, by phone, email, internet, or in writing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and use time productively.

Nice To Haves

• Receiving experience.
• MRP knowledge and/or experience.
• PCBA manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Remove materials from receiving boxes.
• Verify packaging and paperwork for count, AVL/AML, part number, shelf life, traceability, and other requirements.
• Receive materials in the system and track inventory through computer transactions.
• Print required labels and paperwork for materials.
• Move materials to inspection or stock holding areas.
• Create Receiving Discrepancy Reports to notify purchasing of incongruent materials.
• Coordinate with purchasing, engineering, or quality to receive materials after discrepancies are resolved.
• Contribute to a positive team working environment and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Identify and pursue continuous improvement opportunities and projects to improve performance and profits.
• Work independently with little supervision and treat employees, vendors, and customers with dignity, respect, and professionalism.
• Cross-train and assist in other areas as needed, including the stockroom, cycle counting, and shipping support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 120 hours of earned paid time off in the first year of employment; paid time off increases at service milestones.
• Paid holidays.
• Profit sharing.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Three weeks of PTO per year.

What This Job Offers

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