Job Description:

A Warehouse Receiving Associate is an essential member of the warehouse operations team, responsible for managing all incoming shipments and ensuring accurate inventory tracking. The Warehouse Receiving Associate plays a key role in the supply chain by inspecting, verifying, and documenting all received goods. The ideal Warehouse Receiving Associate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.

As a Warehouse Receiving Associate, your primary duties include unloading deliveries, checking items against purchase orders, and updating inventory records. The Warehouse Receiving Associate must communicate effectively with warehouse staff, vendors, and supervisors to ensure all incoming materials are processed correctly and stored safely.

Responsibilities of a Warehouse Receiving Associate:

• Receive, inspect, and verify all incoming shipments against purchase orders and invoices.
• Unload trucks and move goods to appropriate storage areas.
• Maintain accurate records of all received materials using inventory software.
• Report damaged, missing, or incorrect items to supervisors.
• Organize and label received products for efficient storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with warehouse, shipping, and inventory teams to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Follow all safety and quality standards in the receiving department.

Requirements and Qualifications for a Warehouse Receiving Associate:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience as a Warehouse Receiving Associate, receiving clerk, or inventory associate preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment (certification preferred).
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy for inventory tracking systems.
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials and stand for extended periods.

This Warehouse Receiving Associate position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who take pride in precision and efficiency. A dedicated Warehouse Receiving Associate ensures that inventory is accurate, deliveries are processed smoothly, and warehouse operations run without interruption — contributing directly to overall supply chain success