Receiving Warehouse Associate Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Receiving Warehouse Associate Johnson String Instrument 26 Fox Road, Waltham, MA 02451 The Receiving Warehouse Associate verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties to quality and productivity standards

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving, labeling, and distributing of product daily
• Unpack, examine, and route incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Sign for inbound shipments from UPS, FedEx, and other freight companies
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Process all rental and trial returns
• Compile inventory for transfer between warehouses
• Physically and virtually move inventory and instruments between warehouses
• Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of products
• Learn about a wide variety of products and answer customer service representative questions
• Organize and move back stock as needed
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations
• Drive company van between warehouse and Newton location, daily or as necessary, transporting instruments, product, or other high-value items
• Assist Transfer Warehouse Associate picking items on Mondays at Newton storefront when necessary
• Other tasks as assigned by the

Warehouse Manager Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school education and one year of factory-related experience in shipping and receiving
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and do simple math
• Professional demeanor
• Detail oriented
• Solid computer skills, ability to learn new software
• Ability to work well in a team
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Self-motivated with a high level of energy; must like staying productive
• Ability to drive a cargo van

Physical Job Requirements:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• This is an active role and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
• Must be physically able to lift boxes, products, and instruments (up to 75 lbs.). Must be able to bend and lift over your head
• The employee must be comfortable standing for up to 4 hours at a time Work Environment This job operates in a warehouse environment.

This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as box cutters, pallet jacks, bar code scanners, two-wheeler, rolling stairs or step stools, computers, phones, photocopiers, and printers. May be required to drive company vans. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Ability to

Commute:

Waltham, MA 02451 (Required)

Work Location:

In person