Receiving Helper (Temp)

Reports to: Department Lead

Position: Temp to Hire role 

Salary Range: $18.50 - $20.00 p/h

Location: Paramount CA

 Schedule: 1st

Shipping & Receiving

• Receive, unload, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation.
• Process customer returns and vendor returns as required.
• Package, label, prepare, and ship customer orders according to company and customer requirements.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and report issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate inventory, shipping, and receiving records.
• Organize and store materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities.
• Generate shipping documents, packing slips, and labels.
• Coordinate shipments with carriers and schedule pickups as needed.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Other Duties as assigned 

General Responsibilities

• Follow all company policies, quality standards, safety procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies

• Accountability
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Safety Awareness
• Organization
• Adaptability

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, manufacturing, or production operations preferred.

Certifications

• Forklift Certification required or ability to obtain certification.

Technical Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with inventory systems, ERP systems, and shipping software preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Constant standing and frequent walking throughout the shift.
• Frequent reaching, bending, squatting, grasping, and manual manipulation.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push and pull material-handling equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in both warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, chemicals, and production equipment.
• Temperatures may exceed 100°F in certain work areas.
• Noise levels may vary depending on production activity.
• Compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements is mandatory.