At Van Metre , we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre has a Receiver position available at our Van Metre BASE in Winchester, VA !
Roles & Responsibilities
The Receiver is responsible for coordinating deliveries into VM BASE, checks delivery content against the shipping invoice for accuracy, addresses and adjusts materials in order to ensure shipment accuracy, and ensuring placement of received inventory into allocated location following receiving procedures. The receiver is responsible for coordinating with the Inventory Supervisor to address any shipping and delivery issues that may arise.
The receiver must have knowledge of commonly-used inventory/industry concepts, practices, and procedures related to delivery and inventory receipt. This position relies on thorough implementation of instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Position Summary
Essential Responsibilities:

• Receives inbound deliveries.
• Ensure order accuracy with attention to detail.
• Loads and unloads containers using forklifts or other necessary means.
• Studies records and recommends remedial action for reported non usable, slow moving and excess stock.
• Daily Lumber checks reporting any mold or fall down material
• Keeps Yard and warehouse areas clean and organized.
• Informs the Director of Operations and Inventory Supervisor of discrepancies and inventory needs
• Assist with inventory and inventory audits
• Assists with deliveries when necessary.
• Provides backup to Inventory Administrator as needed.
• Responsible for adhering to all safety rules
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Competencies:

• Professional appearance and behavior
• Positive attitude
• Team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to accurately identify products.
• Ability to work one duty for eight to ten hours
• Read tape measure and use air/power tools
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.

Other Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Education/Credentials: High school diploma or its equivalent preferred
• Training: Forklift, Machinery preferred
• Experience: 2 years previous experience
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proven ability to apply math, writing, and language skills

Van Metre Companies has been named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for seven consecutive years! We have received the Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work Award for the last six years, and have received their Corporate Philanthropy Award for the last nine years in a row!!!
We offer excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program. We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and company paid volunteer time to refresh their bodies and minds.
Van Metre Mission Statement
The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company's founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company's emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the "Van Metre" signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.