Warehouse Receiving Associate Job Description Summary

Under the Supervision of the Warehouse Receiving Manager, a Receiving Associate is responsible for providing efficient and organized support to our customers by ensuring new product is received properly. The goal of this position is to use warehouse functions to minimize handling of inventory, maximize effective use of space, and maximize accuracy of inventory receipts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports a culture within the receiving team that ensures radical customer service and high performance is the focus of all activities. Greatness at Eagle Eye is defined by one’s ability to serve others – both internally and externally.
• Provides quality & accurate work, achieves goals of the warehouse department, and ensures their customer is at the center of every decision made.
• Maintains a clean and orderly warehouse for receiving. Follows the directive of the Warehouse Manager to ensure warehouse functions are performed accurately & efficiently.
• Unloads freight from daily incoming trucks.
• Checks in and organizes freight using standard procedures set by warehouse receiving manager.
• Receives, inspects, and records products into inventory management system with accuracy and precision.
• Verifies and receives products using a digital scanner to ensure accuracy in items being transported from the distribution center to the store.
• Collaborates with Merchandising team for stock quantities needs for floor.
• Continuously performs general housekeeping and straightening of warehouse space as needed.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of receiving area and loading dock. Performs basic cleaning activities in work area such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, collecting trash, etc. as needed.
• Assists with providing support for special projects & events as assigned.
• Complies with inventory control procedures & company standards.
• Knowledgeable of and follows all store safety procedures.
• Peer-to-Peer Accountability. Serve co-workers and be willing to have courageous conversations as needed for each other’s individual development and growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

• High school degree/equivalent or more. Additional educational training in warehouse operations or receiving a plus but not required.
• Proven work experience in warehousing, receiving, inventory management, or retail stock experience is preferred.

Schedule Requirements:

• Availability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• 5 Day work week with primarily 8-9 hour shifts, 8AM-5PM or 10AM-7PM on Fridays. (10AM-7PM shifts on Fridays will be rotated between employees).
• Potential to work anywhere from 10-12 Saturdays each year, depending on heavier sales days or holidays.
• Eagle Eye is closed every Sunday.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Applications - General Understanding of Excel for logging freight data and reading daily inventory pulls reports.
• Previous Experience using a POS/Inventory Management System a plus.
• Basic Typing Skills.

Intellectual Competencies:

• Must have a keen eye for details.
• General understanding of inventory principles
• Proficiency in English and basic Math skills.
• Sound judgement/decision making ability: must be able to apply consistent logic, rationality, & objectivity in decision-making. Must be able to maintain an objective view of situations to make impartial, well-reasoned decisions.
• Continual learner. Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.

Interpersonal Competencies:

• People Matter Most: people oriented and driven by customer satisfaction.
• Professional Demeanor: Arriving for work each day dedicated to having a great attitude to display to others your excitement about your profession. Working to the best of your ability to ensure that others observe your high-performance standards. Sacrifices personal agendas for your team and entire company to be more successful.
• Must have excellent listening skills to comprehend directives, inquiries, and/or comments, and decipher intent & meaning.
• Accountability: Holds self-accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Accepts responsibility for mistakes.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and display ethical behavior in all business dealings; ability to be trusted by peers, clients, and others; puts honesty & integrity above self.
• Flexibility. Must have the ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities or work demands without adverse impact on performance or team dynamics.
• Resilience. Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Must have the ability to display appropriate demeanor, dialogue, interaction, and attire when dealing with staff, customers, co-workers, or management.
• Must possess team building skills to foster an environment among staff to increase mutual trust, encourage cooperation and information sharing, and work well together.
• Must have the ability to personify and/or exhibit compassion, sensitivity, warmth, friendliness, and trustworthiness.
• Must have the ability to take a stand on issues of importance and accountability. Willing to have courageous conversations without being abrasive.
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment and establish collaborative peer relationship.
• Must have the ability to exhibit high levels of energy, a strong desire to achieve and see their co-workers achieve as well.
• Perseverance: Must have the ability to demonstrate a strong need to achieve goals and not give up.

Physical Demands:

• Stand/Walk for long periods of time.
• Daily lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception, and mental focus.
• Use of hands for firm and strong grasping. Frequent use of finger dexterity.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to talk, hear, and communicate clearly with co-workers and customers.
• Occasional sitting in a normal position for short periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
• 6 Paid Holidays (New Years, Memorial, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• Generous Employee Discounts.
• VTO - 40 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to be used for community service.
• 40 hours of Sick Time Off (After 90 days FT Status)
• 40 hours of Paid Vacation Time (After 1 Year of FT Status)
• Company Contributes up to 3% match toward 401(k) Retirement.
• Company Provided Life Insurance Policy of $25,000
• Company Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Company Aflac Secondary Insurance Options

Eagle Eye Outfitters provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any schedule limitations or conflicts? For example: School Class Times, Sports, Secondary Job, Planned Trips, etc
• In 250 words or less give us a basic description of the passions and skills that you could offer to our company that will contribute to our business and ministry.
• Were you referred by a current Eagle Eye Employee? If Yes, who?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person