Warehouse Receiving Associate

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Receiving Clerk / Receiving Associate to join our warehouse operations team. This role is responsible for receiving, inspecting, organizing, and distributing incoming merchandise while ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency throughout the receiving and shipping process. The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, and takes pride in keeping inventory accurate and operations running smoothly.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine the most efficient method of shipment using approved carriers (FedEx, UPS, freight, etc.)

• Receive incoming merchandise, check deliveries against packing slips and invoices, and sign delivery documentation

• Assist with unloading shipments as necessary

• Inspect and verify incoming goods for accuracy, shortages, or damage

• Record discrepancies and reject or return damaged or incorrect merchandise according to company procedures

• Accept, return, or route merchandise based on established receiving guidelines

• Unpack, verify, label, and route goods to appropriate storage locations

• Organize the distribution and shipping of merchandise, verifying outgoing shipments against documentation

• Handle customer pick-ups in a professional and friendly manner

• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move, load, and store materials

• Assemble containers and crates, pack goods for shipment, and prepare identifying information and shipping instructions

• Follow proper shipping procedures, including awareness of dangerous goods / hazardous materials when applicable

• Maintain accurate internal record-keeping systems for inventory and shipments

• Conduct inventory counts, organize storage areas, and stock shelves accurately and efficiently

• Ensure receiving and storage areas are secure, clean, and organized at all times

• Communicate with internal departments and resource contacts as needed to resolve discrepancies or gather information

• Support overall warehouse operations and assist other team members as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Must speak English

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Computer and internet savvy (shipping software, basic systems, email)

• Experience shipping packages using FedEx, UPS, or similar shipping platforms

• Forklift and palletizing experience preferred

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Quick learner with the ability to follow procedures and adapt to change

• Team player with a positive attitude

• Strong organizational skills

• Guest service mentality – sociable, friendly, and genuinely motivated to serve internal and external customers

• Ability to lift and move packages and stand for extended periods

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Warehouse environment

• Ability to lift, push, and pull packages and materials

• Standing, walking, bending, and operating equipment throughout the workday

Why Join Us

• Stable, growing company

• Team-oriented environment

• Opportunity to learn and grow within warehouse operations

• Hands-on role with real responsibility and impact