Receiving Associate

BODY ART ALLIANCE•Hanover, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping/Receiving Associate is responsible for maintaining inventory, inspecting products for damage, maintaining an organized warehouse space and adhering to Company shipping/receiving regulations. This role works closely with all workers in the warehouse, as well as the customer experience personnel. This role may also involve routine cleaning and maintenance duties, as determined by the needs of the day, and as assigned by the supervisor. The Shipping/Receiving Associate will ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the facility and stock.

Requirements

Basic understanding of records, inventories, and other routine documentation used in the warehouse.
Understanding of warehouse procedures and regulations.
Ability to remain organized.
Works well with a team.
Exhibits effective communication skills, essential to providing instructions and suggestions about warehouse organization to management and other shipping associates.
Practice time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to meet the safety targets established for warehouse operations.
Dependable daily attendance and work output.
Maintain effective organizational and interpersonal skills, sustained attention to detail.
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds if needed.
Possesses physical strength necessary to lift heavy boxes and crates and move them around the warehouse.
Must be able to safely access and navigate the warehouse operations and production areas.

Nice To Haves

Some prior warehouse and logistics experience preferred
Experience with warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks and computer-based inventory systems preferred

Responsibilities

Inspects all goods being received, reporting defective, damaged items, shortages/overages or non-conformance to specifications and reports any discrepancies to Manager/Supervisor.
Packages shipments for deliveries, including weighing items and packaging contents appropriately.
Performs data entry, merchandise scan-ins and other required quality assurance steps that confirm the contents of each order while tracking inventory for the Company.
Obtains signatures and ensures prompt delivery.
Receive, verify, stage and stock incoming material, either independently or as part of a team, depending on order size and daily staffing needs.
Updates management or supervisor on the status of inventory, deliveries.
Organizes, inventories and restocks supplies and products in the warehouse.
Operates forklift and other machinery needed to transport heavy items around the warehouse.
Assists in loading/unloading trucks.
Ensures the warehouse area is cleaned, organized and that all safety procedures are being followed at all times.
Inspect and maintain warehouse equipment including pallet jacks, floor lifts and basic tools.
Report any malfunctions, insufficiencies or necessary repairs through the relevant channels.