Receiving Associate

Manitou•Belvidere, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Associate is responsible for accurately packaging new products in OEM-branded containers and ensuring received products are damage-free, counted, verified, and properly placed in inventory. The role has Level I and Level II responsibilities. Level I work includes verifying products and quantities against arrival reports, using barcode scanning to process products and create labels, packaging and binning products to meet cost, space, quality, safety, and storage requirements, and maintaining warehouse cleanliness and productivity standards. The associate may operate order pickers, stand-up reach trucks, and forklifts, and must be willing to cross-train in other warehouse areas. Level II responsibilities include leading receiving activities for FedEx, UPS, and Madison/Yankton shipments; independently verifying purchase orders and resolving or reporting discrepancies; inspecting for damage; updating inventory and tracking orders in IFS; helping train Level I employees; improving receiving-area organization and efficiency; and communicating quality issues to supervisors. The position is located at 888 Landmark Dr., Belvidere, Illinois, with no travel required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Receiving Associate I: 0–1 year of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or receiving role.
Receiving Associate I: Some experience handling incoming shipments and verifying deliveries.
Receiving Associate I: Basic understanding of receiving processes and standard operating procedures.
Receiving Associate I: Ability to follow equipment-inspection checklists, read and verify purchase orders, and understand basic receiving workflows.
Receiving Associate II: 2–4 years of experience in receiving, warehouse operations, or quality control.
Receiving Associate II: Hands-on experience with IFS or a similar inventory management system.
Receiving Associate II: Ability to independently handle receiving with minimal supervision.
Receiving Associate II: Experience training new employees on receiving and inspection tasks.
Receiving Associate II: Strong understanding of receiving procedures, inventory-system labeling and tracking, quality-control processes, logistics workflows, and troubleshooting minor receiving discrepancies.
Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift multiple pounds; able to lift up to 50 lbs using safe lifting practices.
Ability to pass the forklift certification test if required to operate the equipment.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Receiving Associate I: Previous experience with a barcode scanning system or handheld scanner.
Receiving Associate I: Forklift certification, including order picker or reach truck.
Receiving Associate I: Table-top auto-bagger experience.
Receiving Associate I: Previous packaging experience.
Receiving Associate I: Exposure to IFS or a similar inventory system.
Receiving Associate II: Familiarity with logistics workflows, including prioritization of hot orders.

Responsibilities

Verify product and quantities against arrival reports and purchase orders.
Use barcode scanning and inventory systems to process products, print labels, and track order details.
Package products in OEM-branded containers while maximizing box space and maintaining packaging integrity.
Label finished packages neatly in accordance with Marketing requirements.
Inspect products for cleanliness and damage; identify shortages, incorrect parts, and other quality issues.
Bin and store products to make efficient use of rack and shelf space while meeting safety, zone-control, storage, picking, and cycle-counting requirements.
Coordinate with the Rewarehousing Team Strategy to ensure products are binned properly.
Record daily productivity on Progress Control Boards in accordance with Lean Philosophy.
Meet daily productivity and quality standards.
Maintain cleanliness and 5S standards in warehouse storage racks and packing stations.
Operate order pickers, stand-up reach trucks, and forklifts to move and bin products.
Perform receiving activities for FedEx, UPS, and Madison/Yankton shipments.
Report receiving discrepancies and damage findings, and communicate quality issues to supervisors.
Assist in training Level I employees on receiving procedures.
Improve organization and efficiency in the receiving area.
Follow the Company Safety Program and policies.
Cross-train in other warehouse areas as needed.