Receiving Associate

Transmission & Fluid Equipment Inc•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•$18 - $22

About The Position

TFE is a family-owned and -operated company providing Fluid Power and Power Transmission products to northeast and central Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southern Michigan. The Receiving Associate verifies that incoming materials match orders, routes items to appropriate departments or locations, and ensures accurate physical receipt to maintain inventory integrity. The role is approximately 70% administrative and 30% physical, including unloading trucks, putting away stock, and sorting material. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch. The listed pay rate is $18–$22 per hour. The employee may also perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Two to four years of shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience is preferred.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
Comfort with computer operation and data entry.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and diagrams.
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally; the posting also states lifting occurs 10 or more times per hour and ranges from floor level to five feet.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and move freely while performing the job.
Ability to climb in and out of equipment many times during the day.
Ability to operate a forklift and hand truck.
Ability to read and comprehend simple correspondence, quote requests, blueprints, and memos, and to communicate professionally by phone, fax, email, or web.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages, ratios, and conversions between fractions and decimals.
Excellent computer skills, particularly with MS Office, Outlook, and Excel.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and analytical ability.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to multitask, set priorities, and maintain a sense of urgency.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to four years of shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper and timely receipt of goods.
Enter receiving paperwork into the system.
Maintain cleanliness, neatness, and safety of the building and work area.
Check and count unloaded material for quantity discrepancies and notify the Purchasing Department when discrepancies occur.
Collect information for claims involving in-transit damage.
Operate a forklift and hand truck.
Assist with stocking material.
Monitor inventory levels and velocity.
Review and research inventory reports.
Make inventory (IACQ) adjustments.
Perform cycle counting.
Coordinate processing of customer return material.
Maintain bin locations.
Monitor consumable supply levels.
Support the Purchasing and Operations departments with administrative duties.
Assist with overall inventory management.
Create or work with reports for special projects as necessary.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.