What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hive Boutiques Receiving Associate position at Hive Collective?
About Hive Boutiques
Hive Boutiques is a premier shopping destination offering a carefully curated selection of fashion, accessories, and home décor. Our team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional retail experience with an emphasis on quality, style, and customer service.
We are looking for a Receiving Associate to join our team. This role is vital in ensuring that merchandise is properly received, organized, and prepared for the sales floor. If you have strong attention to detail, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have experience in a retail receiving or warehouse role, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Hive Boutiques is a premier shopping destination offering a carefully curated selection of fashion, accessories, and home décor. Our team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional retail experience with an emphasis on quality, style, and customer service.
We are looking for a Receiving Associate to join our team. This role is vital in ensuring that merchandise is properly received, organized, and prepared for the sales floor. If you have strong attention to detail, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have experience in a retail receiving or warehouse role, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Sorting & Storing – Properly sort and place items on shelves or in designated storage areas.
- Inventory Management – Organize and maintain backstock inventory to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Receiving & Processing – Complete receiving tasks from start to finish, including sorting packages, opening product, checking in inventory, reporting discrepancies to buyers, preparing product for the floor, and tagging each item.
- Quality Control – Verify quantities and ensure accuracy of product received by checking paperwork and purchase orders.
- Communication – Report issues to Buyers and Store Manager and coordinate with other departments to ensure a seamless receiving process.
- System Utilization – Use LightSpeed or other inventory systems to search for incoming product and purchase orders.
- Organization & Cleanliness – Keep the receiving area clean, organized, and efficient.
- Deadline-Oriented – Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
- Additional Duties – Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment that values and prioritizes God, family, and work.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Engaging and collaborative company culture
- 50% Hive Collective employee discount to you and immediate family members
- Holidays off; No work on Sundays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of fulltime employment; 401(k) matching after 1 year of fulltime employment
- PTO for fulltime employment
- Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy in inventory counts, product placement, and paperwork verification.
- Time Management – Works efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Team Collaboration – Works effectively with Buyers, Store Managers, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Problem-Solving – Identifies and reports discrepancies or issues proactively.
- Accountability – Takes ownership of tasks, ensuring receiving processes are completed from start to finish.
- Adaptability – Responds well to changing priorities and works effectively under pressure.
- Initiative – Takes proactive steps to maintain organization and improve efficiency in the receiving area.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a retail receiving, warehouse, or similar environment.
- Ability to accurately check in inventory and maintain organized backstock.
- Comfortable using inventory management systems (experience with LightSpeed preferred).
- Ability to calculate quantities and verify numbers.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Eagerness to learn about our extensive product collections and deliver informed customer service.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Mac OS applications.
- Ability to navigate effectively throughout the store, including the sales floor, stock room, and cash wrap areas.
- Must be comfortable with prolonged periods of standing.