Receiving Associate I

Vanguard EMS•Beaverton, OR

15h

About The Position

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is seeking a Receiving Associate to help ensure customer product is processed accurately and on time, with all required documentation. The role works directly with the team coordinator and department supervisor and contributes to company quality standards. The position involves receiving and documenting materials, maintaining inventory records, and coordinating with purchasing, engineering, and quality teams when discrepancies arise. The associate is also expected to support a positive, organized, and improvement-focused team environment, work independently with minimal supervision, and treat employees, vendors, and customers with professionalism.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Basic proficiency with computer systems.
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
General math skills.
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 multiple activities to meet daily, weekly, and monthly requirements.
Ability to communicate positively and professionally in person, by phone, email, internet, or in writing.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make productive use of time.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Remove packaging from boxes of received materials.
Verify packaging and paperwork for counts, AVL/AML, part numbers, 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 area.
Identify and pursue continuous-improvement opportunities and projects that improve performance and profits.
Work independently with little supervision and use time productively.
Treat Vanguard 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.