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Receiving Operator

Colonial Chemical
South Pittsburg, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026

Receiving Operator

Position Type: Hourly overtime

Hours: 10am-6:30pm Mon-Friday.

Reports to: Receiving Lead

Job Summary:

 

  • Safely Unload and load tanker trucks per SOP procedures.
  • Will be trained to operate the yard dog to move tankers and box trailers around the plant.
  • Unload inbound raw material trucks using a forklift.
  • Receive goods and verify the quality and count of all items unloaded from trucks and trailers.
  • Carefully and accurately maintain shipping records for requested categories including goods returned and returnable pallets.
  • Notify receiving lead or plant manager of major discrepancies or over-shipments.
  • Transport materials on receiving dock with a forklift.
  • Keep up to date on company safety training & policies.
  • General knowledge of inventory system and trained on inventory SOPs.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be available to work overtime and weekends when needed.
  • Must have perfect attendance
  • Prospective candidates must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse, on the loading dock and inside and outside work.
  • Forklift experience is a plus.
  • Must maintain good housekeeping

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

  • Good, safe manufacturing practice
  • Work independently with little supervision and within a team environment
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received.
  • Basic understanding of warehouse procedures.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient with inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.
  • Must be able to communicate and work with different levels of management to improve the process

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