Receiving Agent

General Summary of Duties:

The Receiver will be responsible for receiving all food, beverage and general supply/ equipment items. This position is also responsible for maintaining area cleanliness and providing necessary support to ensure fast, friendly, and accommodating service while upholding safety standards at all times. The Receiver must have the ability to communicate with delivery companies, drivers, and be able to perform light administrative duties.

Examples of Duties (includes but is not limited to the following): 

• Ensure what is ordered arrives; quantity, packaging, weight, and quality are accurate, and item is properly invoiced  
• Check and report any damage found due to refrigeration, travel or handling by inbound freight company
• Ensure adequate storage of received product as well as proper processing of invoices
• Responsible for shipping and receiving of goods  
• Responsible for signing in for all packages
• Prepare any reports as needed or requested
• Ensure accuracy of and processing documents 
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with vendors and staff
• Must maintain ethical standards in decision making, to include compliance with any applicable standards
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and a safe hotel for guests
• Work with and organize products with the warehouse and receiving areas
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
• Professional demeanor appropriate for a luxury environment
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the Receiving field at a hotel
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic
• Organized with good communication skills and the ability to work well with others
• Ability to multi-task numerous functions and responsibilities
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as invoices, general ledgers and correspondence 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals 
• Ability to communicate, verbally, effectively with vendors and co-workers 
• Ability to use computer & calculator 
• Telephone etiquette skills required

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Typical Physical / Mental Demands:

• Must be able to lift & carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand walk, sit
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch
• Must use hands to reach, grasp, handle, pull and push
• Must have good near and far vision
• Must be able to hear, talk, smell