Receiver Associate

SUMMARY

Provides support for the receiving function to assure timely and accurate receipt of goods. Also ensures that all item information is accurately recorded into the Warehouse Management System (WMS).  Performs all duties safely, accurately and meets set productivity goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Provide unloading instruction to key personnel.
• Receive and examine goods shipped to establishment, and verify piece count and weights against bills of lading, invoices, and other records.
• Interact with outside drivers, warehouse associates, and Regional Service Department as necessary.
• Apply blind License Plate Number’s (LPN’s) if not license plated by manufacturer.
• Enter/scan appropriate information into Warehouse Management System upon receiving (e.g. – LPN, catch-weight, manufacture date, expiration date, etc), when vendor ASN in not assigned.
• Receive and pack non-stock product onto master pallet(s) for put away into active storage.
• Identify damaged or un-acceptable product (HACCP requirements) and communicate with the Regional Service Department, Inventory Control Supervisor, or Inbound Supervisor to rectify shortages, improper temperatures, or improper merchandise.
• Communicate any schedule or door issues to supervisor or operation’s associate in order to maintain dock flow.
• Assist in the resolution of receiving discrepancies as necessary.
• Record vendor compliance issues during receipt.
• Record all overages, short, and damages on the OS&D form.
• Ensure proper operation of dock doors, plates, lights, and locks; reports repair or service needs to supervisor in an effort to prevent building damage.
• Work effectively with immediate Supervisor to prevent warehouse shrink (product loss).
• Responsible for sanitation and proper housekeeping of dock area.
• Report any unsafe issues to supervisor.
• Observe and enforce all safety rules in an effort to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Operate appropriate MHE equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, in a safe and orderly manner in an effort to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Ensure that MHE equipment is maintained (daily inspection) and clean; report repair or service needs to supervisor in an effort to prevent equipment damage.
• Ensure warehouse computers and RF equipment is used in a safe and professional manner.
• Use warehouse computers and RF equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies (i.e. attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook etc).
• Comply with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations, and policies (i.e. OSHA(Occupational Safety & Health Admin.), HACCP, AIB, etc).
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory experience needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill set, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass a functional capacity test.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or
• One year warehouse related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to read and write simple correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Must possess excellent communication skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills and effectively interact with several different personalities and levels of people.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification on material handling equipment (MHE) or ability to become certified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An individual should contact his or her supervisor or the Human Resource Department if he or she believes that an accommodation is needed. 

While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly is required to use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, frequently is required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.  The associate is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit.  The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Sysco Redistribution Center is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability