Receiving Tech

Job Summary

Receives incoming freight, count, and verifies that freight received is correct, enters receiving information into computer system on a daily basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unloads incoming freight from trucks.
• Counts all incoming freight and verifies that quantities on bills of lading and/or packing slips and freight bills match's quantities received.
• Signs for incoming freight indicating quantities and condition received are acceptable.
• Notes any discrepancies and/or damage and indicates on freight bills prior to signing for freight.
• Enters all freight received on a timely basis into the computer system to insure accuracy of inventory.
• Prepares all freight claim documents for damage and/or shortages.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation without posing a direct threat to the individual or others.
• Assists in cycle counting of inventory as required.

Knowledge & Skills

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Count quickly and accurately and enter receipts into inventory/receiving computer system on a timely basis.
• Write legibly.
• Communicate verbally and/or in writing discrepancies in receiving information for freight claims.
• Operate ten-key.
• Software for shipping and receiving.
• Able to lift minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, accurately and safely.
• Communicate by telephone and/or in person.

Machines Operated:

Office machines including, but not limited to:

• Copy machine
• Computer terminal
• Fax machine
• Phone system

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 or more years of warehouse experience

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand
• Occasionally/frequently required to walk
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Regularly reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally/frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• Regularly required to work in areas where chemical materials are encountered
• Regularly required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• May involve exposure to shop environment including variable noise levels
• Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety

This job description is not designed or intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.