Receiving Agent

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Receiving Agent is responsible to accurately receive materials and product in order to maintain the integrity of inventory controls and insures deliveries to the proper department(s) as well as maintain the warehouse in a clean and orderly manner. He / She will demonstrate Hometown Hospitality and delivering Fun while enforcing the Responsible Gaming Plan, as well as adherence to Internal Control Procedures.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this class and are not all inclusive :

1.Attend daily briefings and meeting, being on time and participating in a positive manner.

2.Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

3.Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.

4.Affix shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.

5.Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.

6.Insert items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.

7.Nail covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape, using strapping machine.

8.Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.

9.Post weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.

10.Unpack and examine incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Rotate inventories as necessary.

11.Route items to departments.

12.Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.

13.Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.

14.May operate tier-lift truck or use handtruck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.

15.May direct others in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.

16.May receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment and be designated Returned-Goods Receiving Clerk.

17.Conduct him / her in a gracious, kind and warm manner that creates a sense of fondness, as well as professional, courteous and responsive manner, which reflects positively on the company and its core values of Fun, Family and Community.

18.Perform other duties as may be assigned by department and / or company management.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must have ability to :

• Walk and work on feet to complete assigned shifts; talk and hear.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret a variety of mathematical formulas.
• Interpret and follow through on a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of Team Members as well as outside contacts.
• Resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Be flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekend hours and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Be physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 85 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Working knowledge of computerized inventory control system. Working knowledge in MS Word, Excel or similar computer software systems. Ability to accurately complete arithmetic computations to sufficiently perform duties of the job. Ability to : read, analyze, interpret and comprehend technical procedures, government regulations, instructions, and correspondence / memos ; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers or staff, guests and the general public. Maintain confidential information.