Receiving & Processing Associate in Palmer, Massachusetts at Sherwood Lumber Corporation

JOB TITLE: Receiving/Processing Associate

EMPLOYER: Sherwood Lumber Corporation

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Operations Supervisor

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for receiving, organizing, and processing all incoming product and returns, ensuring shipments are accurately verified and efficiently moved into inventory in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives incoming products and verifies accuracy of shipments against Bills of Lading (BOLs).
• Offloads inbound trailers and returns on a daily basis.
• Inspects and sorts product based on quality and condition.
• Organizes and puts away product in designated storage areas in a timely manner.
• Processes returns and exchanges according to company policies.
• Restocks picking locations in the warehouse to ensure product is ready to be pulled.
• Rotates date-sensitive product to ensure FIFO (first in, first out).
• Assists in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Assists with other items and tasks as needed, including helping to pull daily orders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED, six months to one year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
  • Fork-Lift Certificate.
• Computer skills required: Time & Labor Management System; and Electronic Mail Software (Outlook).
• Other skills required:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work closely with peers on team orientated goals.
  • Ability to follow company directives and instruction.
  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to sit.
• Frequently required to stand and/or walk.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasionally exposed to the following outside weather conditions: extreme heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Fork-Lift.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.