Smyth-Minneapolis is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to everyday moments, you get the opportunity to make a difference. Come DEVELOP AND GROW your career with us!

As a Receiving Associate and member of the Shipping/Receiving Team you will help bring our customers’ package labels to life, enabling them to stand out over the competition, and create a customer experience that is second to none. Imagine walking through stores and seeing our labels on your favorite products and brands!

***Our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and much more***

Compensation for Receiving Associate will be based on the skills and experiences you bring to Smyth

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities for Receiving Associate include:

• Oversight of receiving activities including incoming inspection of materials and customer product returns, ensuring accuracy of counts and documentation, resolving any discrepancies as needed
• Routing of documentation to proper recordkeeping unit, i.e., Accounts Payable
• Working with Buyers/Inventory Coordinators to maintain overall accuracy, control, and organization of raw materials
• Assisting with unloading trucks and putting away product in the correct stock location; assisting material handlers with raw material movement; assisting with shipping as needed
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing areas for Lean improvement/modification

The ideal Receiving Associate candidate must demonstrate:

• Attention to detail, effective time management, and multi-tasking skills to meet deadlines on multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously
• Good computer skills, including ability to learn new computer systems, i.e., UPS software

• Willingness to work within a team to further enhance business systems, processes and workflows
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with a diverse group of people and personalities
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service, responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquiries and needs of individuals both internal and external to the organization

Education, Skills, and Experience for Receiving Associate:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required: Can perform heavy work, lifting up to 60 pounds, frequent pushing and pulling heavy items, often lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Required: Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in the English language
• Required: Previous experience with operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift and electric pallet jack
• A Plus: Experience working with lean manufacturing