Receiving & Check-In Associate

Title: Receiving and Check-In Associate
Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm
Pay: $16 - $17/hour
Type:  FT, Temp-to-perm

POSITION OVERVIEW
We are hiring a full-time Receiving & Check-In Associate for our Kingston production facility. This position the counting and verification of blank against the purchase order before it moves to production. Every carton that comes through the door gets opened, counted and verified against the purchase order before it reaches production. Vendor shortages, mis-shipped styles and damaged blanks are found here or they are not found until a job is already on press. The right candidate counts accurately, documents clearly, and reports problems the same day they are discovered. Accuracy comes before speed.

RECEIVING AND CHECK-IN

• Receive incoming shipments of blank apparel from vendors and freight carriers
• Open and unpack cartons; verify style, color and size against the packing list and purchase order
• Count every carton and piece accurately and record actual quantities received
• Identify and document shortages, overages, mis-shipped items, vendor substitutions and damaged goods
• Inspect blanks for defects including holes, stains, mislabeled sizes and dye lot variation
• Report all discrepancies to purchasing and production the same day they are found
• Take and upload photos of damaged cartons, defective blanks and vendor errors to support claims
• Label and stage received goods to the correct job so nothing gets mixed or lost
• Enter receiving data accurately into the order management system
• Break down empty cartons and keep the receiving area clean, organized and clear of staged material

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong English communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong Spanish communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong computer skills and comfort working with digital forms and online systems
• Strong counting and basic math skills; accurate under volume
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to learn Microsoft Forms, Microsoft 365 and other production software
• Comfortable taking and uploading photos from a phone or tablet
• Able to lift 50 lbs, handle repetitive unpacking and cartons, and stand for a full shift
• Safe use of box cutters and basic material handling equipment
• Positive attitude and a team-first approach; steps in where the floor needs help
• Dependable attendance and consistent on-time starts