Recieving Associate

Foreword Companies•Gallatin, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Associate is responsible for managing incoming shipments, ensuring accurate delivery, and maintaining inventory records. This role involves verifying shipments against packing lists, inspecting items for damage, unloading and storing materials, and potentially operating warehouse equipment like forklifts.

Requirements

Forklift Experience
Basic math and computer skills
High level of integrity and transparency
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with vendors and delivery drivers
Ability to work in a safe and organized manner
Attention to detail
High school education or equivalent experience
At least one-year full-time employment in a similar position
Ability to stand up to 8 hours
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

Manage incoming shipments.
Ensure accurate delivery of goods.
Maintain inventory records.
Verify shipments against packing lists.
Inspect items for damage.
Unload and store materials.
Operate forklifts or other warehouse equipment.
Maintain business integrity when dealing with vendors and delivery people.
Inspect the physical condition of deliveries, checking for quality and quantity.
Ensure delivery or packing slips are signed and dated upon delivery.
Communicate with Purchaser regarding any discrepancies.
Deliver all received materials to the correct storage location.
Adhere to all local and corporate policies, rules, internal controls, procedures, and safeguards.
Keep loading dock and receiving areas secure, clean, and organized.
Assist with quarterly physical inventories.
Assist the Accounts Payable Clerk in researching receiving quantity discrepancies on invoices.
Assist and report to the Lead Receiving Clerk.