Receiving Specialist

Position Overview:

The Receiving Specialist is responsible for the safe and accurate receipt of incoming materials, ensuring all deliveries are verified against purchase orders and properly recorded in the ERP system. This role serves as a key link between suppliers, quality inspection, and production, supporting efficient material flow throughout the facility.

Essential Functions:

Safely unload incoming shipments using forklifts and other material handling equipment Verify shipment documentation (packing slips, bills of lading) against purchase orders Stage and organize received materials in designated receiving areasPerform initial inspection of received materials to confirm: Correct part numbers and descriptions Accurate quantities Visible condition of materials (damage, defects) Identify and escalate discrepancies (shortages, overages, incorrect items, or damage)Accurately process receipts in the ERP system in a timely manner Ensure all inventory transactions reflect physical movement of materials Maintain high data accuracy to support inventory integrity and traceabilityCoordinate with Receiving Inspection to ensure required quality checks are completed Ensure materials are properly staged for inspection and clearly identified Support quarantine or hold processes for non-conforming materialsDeliver materials to production areas as needed Support shop operations with material movement and replenishment Maintain organized storage areas to ensure efficient access and flow

Qualifications:

Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification Experience in warehouse, receiving, or material handling environment Basic computer skills and familiarity with ERP systems Ability to read and interpret purchase orders and shipping documentsExperience in manufacturing or industrial environment (preferred)Knowledge of inventory control practices (preferred)Experience with ERP systems (preferred)

Availability:

Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.

Must be available and willing to work overtime as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Safety Requirements:

Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or othersMust be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Proper PPE, Steel Toes shoes, safety glasses etc. Equipment Used (But not limited to): Computer with related softwareForkliftOther material handling equipment

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment with regular exposure to machine and fabrication shop environment Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time