Warehouse Receiver

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Oak Grove, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Receiver will report to the Controller to coordinate the receipt and return of materials ordered by purchasing, ensuring shipments are as ordered. This position will be responsible for the distribution of goods and mail within the company, including truck shipments, UPS, DHL, and FedEx deliveries; all mail distribution; and runner duties for deliveries and Pickups as assigned by management. Computer skills will be used to track orders, verify backorders, and access the Purchase Order index.

Requirements

Oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours and handle high-pressure deadlines.
Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Nice To Haves

Preferred high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Prior experience as a receiving and/or shipping clerk is preferred.

Responsibilities

Opens as necessary, inspects for damage, and checks quantities received against Purchase Orders, assuring shortages are indicated on shipping papers, and overages returned to the vendor.
Receives all shipments in JD Edwards systems and notifies department heads of short deliveries. The Image Now/JD Edwards PO and receipt system does not allow for backorders. The receiver will communicate all shipment shortages as backorders to departments for their determination of reordering.
Forwards all packing lists and receiving tickets to Purchasing and corporate accounts payable, signed and verified.
Determines the most economical and quickest shipping method, and affixes proper labeling to items sent. Packs as required and maintains a log for all mail and shipments received that require special handling into the receiver’s hands.
Coordinates damage claims, corresponding with the shipper to rectify shortages.
Routes items to departments.
May operate Pallet Jack as necessary, works with Inventory Specialist/Porters to store, track, and label F&B orders.
Clerk will drive pickup as necessary to pick up emergency items required to continue company operations, according to the schedule of work assignments.
Distributes mail daily into departmental slots in the mail room and keeps the room neat and orderly.
May be asked to operate a company vehicle and/or equipment that requires a valid Driver’s License.
Other tasks and duties as assigned by Controller.