Receiving Associate w/ Forklift Exp in Flowery Branch, Georgia at Bitzer US Inc

Position Description: The receiving associate is responsible for physically and systematically processing all deliveries.

Duties & Tasks:

· Collaborate with purchasing staff to list expected deliveries.

· Receive shipments and sign paperwork upon receipt.

· Unload packages from incoming trucks

· Inspect contents to ensure they are undamaged.

· Notify supervisor and purchasing department of any damaged material.

· Verify packages according to order and invoices (quantity, quality, etc.)

· Contact purchasing department if a mistake is identified.

· Assume responsibility for returning unsatisfactory shipments or receiving replacements.

· Label deliveries and allocate them to their designated place.

· Maintain accurate records and assist in inventory control.

· Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.

· Works with the cycle count team to resolve inventory discrepancies.

· Assist with annual physical inventory.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Adhere to all Bitzer safety policies and procedures.

· Maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized area in accordance with Bitzer’s 5S protocol.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

· Detailed oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast moving environment.

· Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received.

· Ability to follow oral and/or written instruction.

· Team orientated and self-motivated.

· Must be able to stand on feet for at least 8 hours/day. Peak Seasons it could be up to 10 hours per day.

Requirements:

· Ability to lift 50 pounds.

· Forklift experience must pass Bitzer certification.

Work Environment:

· This job is performed in a manufacturing environment, and proper PPE is required at all times, such as safety glasses, ear protection and steel toed shoes.

Physical Demands:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; stoop; use hands; and reach with hands and arms. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Employee Benefits:

· Medical Insurance (heavily subsidized by the Company)

· Dental Insurance

· Company paid Vision Insurance, $50,000 life insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability

· Paid Time Off

· Education Reimbursement (must be approved by manager)

· 401(k) Plan where it matches dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of compensation; 100% vested immediately.

· Company Long Term Incentive Plan based on the profitability of the Company; 100% vested after 6 years on a graded scale)

Who We Are:

Bitzer Us Inc. is a leading manufacturer of key components used in commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. These key components include compressors, pressure vessels such as condensers and evaporators, compressor packages, and condensing units. Other products include waste heat-to-power equipment that converts excess heat to low-cost electricity.

You partner with others to get work done while gaining insight into customers' needs and deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations. You create Raving Fans. You set objectives aligning with organization and prioritize accordingly.

Conveniently located in Flowery Branch, Georgia 5 minutes off I-985 The Company is wholly owned by Bitzer SE (located in Germany), the Company is a private company and serves as Bitzer SE’s flagship North American subsidiary. On a global basis, Bitzer SE has 3,900 employees at 72 sites in 38 countries, including 20 production facilities.

Other Information:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees are required to follow any job-related instructions and to perform job-related duties requested by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This Job Description does not imply an employment contract. BITZER US is an at-will employer.

BITZER US is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.