Receiving Clerk TDP

Taylor Defense Products was established in 2017 as part of the Taylor Group of Companies.  Our mission is to provide the U.S. Military, its allies, and the U.S. government with the longest-lasting, best-supported, and lowest total cost material handling, construction, engineering, and logistics products. Taylor Defense has been rewarded for our performance and has continued to capture additional work which is now ramping up.  Current contracts will provide a steady base of work for the next 7 years as we continue to grow. Taylor Defense operates in a culture of high expectation and high personal responsibility where our team approach and support within a flat organizational structure allows for rewarding results and supports rapid advancement.  Like our customers, we are looking for a few good men and women to join our team.

Bring your skills and your character to make us a better performing team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Critical member of the logistics and quality control team.
• Responsible for the efficient and accurate intake of all incoming freight, with a specific focus on verifying documentation and ensuring the correct parts are received for the refurbishing of trucks and other defense products.
• Receive and inspect all incoming freight from carriers.
• Verify all shipping and delivery documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing slips, and purchase orders, to ensure they are accurate and complete.
• Check for discrepancies between physical goods and the corresponding paperwork and report any issues immediately to the appropriate supervisor or purchasing department.
• Sign for deliveries and maintain a precise log of all received shipments.
• Unload trucks and deliveries using appropriate equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jack).
• Physically inspect all received parts and components to ensure they are the correct items ordered for the refurbishing of trucks.
• Conduct a quality check for any visible damage, defects, or shortages.
• Segregate and quarantine any damaged or incorrect items and follow established procedures for processing returns or reporting issues to the supplier.
• Accurately record all received goods into the company's inventory management system.
• Apply correct labels and tags to materials and parts for proper storage and tracking.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., production, purchasing) to ensure received parts are delivered to the correct staging areas for the refurbishment process.
• Assist with regular inventory counts and audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Any other task as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory software/data entry.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical documents, such as parts lists and invoices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, safely and in compliance with company and OSHA regulations (certification may be required or provided).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving dock and work area.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols.
• Role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with drivers, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfortable with standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in a receiving clerk, warehouse, or logistics role is preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• 10 Holidays
• 401K
• Company Paid Life Insurance

• NOTE: Taylor Defense is a special group of mission focused team members supporting our war fighters and we are looking for people committed to our mission.  While the below is a good description, we are willing to train career-minded people who want to do the right things, right.