Receiving Laborer

OBJECTIVE

The responsibility of the Receiving Laborer is to support the General Manager in executing all aspects of the receiving process. Support the movement and validation process for all incoming inventory, reviewing associated order documents to ensure the accurate quantity, quality and coding of items, correctly splitting items based on order requests and maintaining a well-organized receiving area. Communication with the General Manager and Operations Manager to highlight any process issues, item damage or order discrepancies is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

· Support the General Manager in the unloading of trucks and the movement of inventory to the proper receiving areas

· Utilize order spreadsheets and documents to check and validate orders for correct quantities, quality and coding

· Ensure all products with incorrect or missing codes are properly stored and corrected before being sent to floor displays or department associates

· Identify, document and communicate any order discrepancies, issues or damages with the General Manager in an accurate and timely manner

· Assist in the maintenance and organization of both the receiving dock and storage areas, correctly labeling and coding inventory in accordance with department procedures

· Support the General Manager in the accurate and timely completion of inventory transfers, splitting inventory in accordance with order requests

· Develop a working knowledge of all receiving policies and procedures, correctly checking and signing all documents as needed

· Operate forklifts and machinery as needed to support the movement of inventory across the property

· Communicate with store management to complete all other tasks as assigned

COMPETENCIES

· Communication

· Well Organized/Attention to detail

· Strong Work Ethic

· Ability to Work Independently

· Maintain a productive working relationship with colleagues inside and outside of the organization

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Prior experience working in a retail store environment, fulfillment center or garden center is required. Personal experience in a horticulture setting is preferred. Working knowledge of spreadsheet applications, Microsoft Excel preferred or a POS system, Counterpoint preferred. Forklift certification preferred, not required. High School Diploma or GED is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in an active retail store environment. This job may be either indoors or outdoors or both.