Receiver-Charlotte

The Receiving Associate will perform the day-to-day operations of warehouse receiving, with a designated start time and no set end time. End times may vary based on workload and business needs. A Receiving Associate is also responsible for ensuring that produce and dairy products being delivered to Keany Produce are received from its suppliers and stored in the proper manner within the Keany Produce warehouse areas.

Essential Job Functions

• Organize workflow within the Receiving Department
• Rotate all products before placing them in the appropriate slot
• Assure safe work practices within the Receiving Department
• Follow Company policies and procedures.
• Provide proper warehouse and receiving documentation as needed.
• Handle product discrepancies / shortages / other problems.
• Maintain a clean and properly stocked warehouse
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

Working Conditions/Job Environment

• Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position.
• Minimum lift requirement 50-60 lbs. on a regular basis
• Moving pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Frequent stopping and bending
• Working in 36 to 40-degree (F) warehouse areas for 8 to12 hours on a daily basis

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent industry experience

Experience: Two years of warehouse receiving experience.

Knowledge: Thorough product knowledge, including acceptable substitutes and frequently ordered items

• Warehouse receiving and storage processes and procedures
• Knowledge of produce types and ability to make judgments on product quality
• Basic knowledge of inventory control and Microsoft Office software applications

Skills and Abilities:

• Comfortable working in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment, and have good organizational skills.
• Must be a self-starter, assertive – decision maker, forward thinker, and problem solver.
• Able to drive a stand-up forklift, riding pallet jack, and a sit-down forklift
• Able to lift and load cases on to warehouse shelves properly and safely
• Ability to read put-away reports and match slot location and case product description
• Basic math.

Very strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma

Experience: Three years of warehouse receiving experience.

• Advanced knowledge of warehouse receiving and storage processes and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of produce types and ability to make judgments on product quality
• Advanced knowledge of inventory control and Microsoft Office Software applications
• Thorough knowledge of Keany Produce policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Maryland Workers’ Compensation law.

Skills and Abilities:

• Flexibility and adaptability to change in work assignments and priorities.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills

Salary : $19