Receiving Specialist

American Northwest Distributors (ANW) is a prominent family-owned business that has steadfastly distributed fine Wine and Spirits exclusively in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years. ANW services customers and partners throughout the PNW from our warehouses located in Seattle and Portland. Our portfolio is hand selected and curated with integrity and authenticity. We aim to exceed expectations on quality and service and provide value and innovation in every facet of our business.

We are growing and looking for a motivated Receiving Specialist to add to our operations team. The Receiving Specialist will report to the Warehouse Supervisor and will be responsible for accurately receiving all products into our inventory system. An ideal candidate for this position is meticulous, extremely organized, and has a keen attention to detail. The Receiving Specialist should be dependable and a positive influence with co-workers from all departments. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work and be self-sufficient after training. They will have a ‘can do’ attitude and take on additional tasks to build their capacity and have positive communication with all levels of the organization.

SCHEDULE:

• 5 days a week – Monday – Friday
• 7:00am - 3:30pm - 30 min lunch
• OT Eligible

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Forklift experience and certification required
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• QuickBooks experience a plus
• Manual and electrical pallet jack operation
• Inventory management/warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to be flexible with workload and priorities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately log and confirm all inbound vendor and in/outbound transfer shipments
• Verify case counts against shipper BOLs
• Verify all shipment quantities and products against ANW purchase orders
• Receive product into inventory management system
• Maintain accurate paperwork and computer inventory
• Work with warehouse operations team to designate pick and backstock locations for product prior to arrival
• Report product receipt, discrepancies, and carrier damage to Inventory Manager
• Monitor and report product changes, including vintage, UPC, packaging, and case counts to IM
• Confirm lot changes upon receipt, verify counts on current stock prior to receipt
• Maintain regular inventory cycle count calendar
• Oversee quarterly inventory counts
• Work with Operations leadership to research and reconcile inventory discrepancies
• Help Warehouse Team put product into bins/backstock

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list; other duties may be required. These duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Working in warehouse with varying temperatures at different times of year
• Standing, walking, for long periods of time
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying up to 75 pounds
• Walk up and down stairs while carrying up to 75 pounds

SALARY RANGE: $20-$22 per hour – depending on background and experience

ANW welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. ANW is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. ANW recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. We all may be assigned other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in Seattle, WA?

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person