Warehouse receiving job description

Pet Food Experts is the leading distributor of pet food and supplies to independent retailers in the US. We are looking for full time Warehouse Receiver to join our Distribution Center in Cumberland, RI!

By creating a supportive culture that embraces teamwork and individuality, Pet Food Experts isn't just a team - we are a family of pet lovers passionate about supporting our customers coast-to-coast!

Full Time Employee Benefits & Perks:
No scheduled weekends and 4 day work week! Employee Referral Bonus $500.00 Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), PTO, 401(k) Safety Footwear Reimbursement Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week Paid Holidays Employee discount on pet food & supplies Sign-on Bonus $500.00 (after 30 days initial payment of $250.00, at 90 days final payment of $250.00)


Compensation:
$17/hr.


Schedule:
4 Day Work Week-exact schedule will be determined during interview process

1st shift, 4 am - 2 pm flexibility required.


RECEIVERS


Our Warehouse Teams accurately replenish product or fulfill customer orders by selecting, moving and loading products (e.g. bags of dog/cat food, cases of cans, litter) from warehousing racks and storage areas onto pallets both manually and operating warehouse equipment.


Essential Functions/Requirements:


Safely and solely bend, lift, move materials up to 50 lbs. repetitively and continuously throughout shift, manually and by operating warehousing equipment Build pallets accurately, properly, and efficiently to ensure product is not damaged upon delivery to our customers Candidate must be able to read, write and understand English, including identifying numbers Perform functions, accountabilities and supporting activities while complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations Candidate must have reliable transportation, flexible schedule, solid attendance and a positive, professional attitude Some positions may require the candidate be assigned to the walk-in freezer. This requires the ability to work in temperatures at or below -5 degrees F for long periods of time while wearing required personal protective equipment provided by the company


Skills/Knowledge:


Experience in safely operating warehouse equipment (e.g. forklift, pallet jack, high reach truck), preferred High degree of skill and dexterity in operation and safe control of warehouse equipment Strong attention to detail and accuracy required Experience and certification for an electric pallet jack, a plus Experience with Infor WMS, a plus

*Any offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required background check

If you are qualified and excited about our opportunities, please apply by clicking on "Start Your Application" below or visit our website www.petfoodexperts.com and click on our Careers page to complete an application. We are not able to speak to all applicants personally, however, if we would like to reach you, we will contact you directly. Thank you for your interest!


Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Kimball Midwest, an industrial distribution center, is looking for an energetic employee to work full time as a 2nd Shift Warehouse Receiver in our Columbus distribution center.
General Responsibilities for 2nd Shift Receiver:

* Performs the day to day operations of the receiving department
* Unloads, identifies, and distributes incoming merchandise
* Correctly labels all boxes
* Maintains the quality of the product
* Forklift Experience preferred!

As a Kimball Midwest employee, you will experience why we have been listed as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus 9 years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to more than $340 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture.

Qualifications:

* This position requires the ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to follow and understand written and oral instructions
* This position requires the ability to concentrate and to communicate with management and co-workers. This position requires the ability to lift objects weighing sixty (60) pounds waist to floor, waist to waist and floor to waist
* This position requires the ability to carry up to seventy (70) pounds
* This position requires the ability to walk and stand on concrete floors for long periods of time
* This position requires the ability to do constant neck flexions and twisting while sitting, standing or squatting
* This position requires the ability to frequently bend and twist the back
* This position requires the ability to finely manipulate and grip objects
* This position requires the ability to reach
* Forklift Experience preferred

Additional Information:

The pay rate is $17.00 per hour, plus the opportunity to earn $200 a month in BONUSES.

The hours are 2:30-11:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Climate Controlled Environment

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan, Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

We Participate in E-Verify. Participamos en E-Verify.

Shift : 6:00AM-2:30PM/Monday-Friday

Pay Rate : $20.50/hour

Current Associates are not eligible for Retention or Sign On Bonuses.

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.

Join our Staples World Class Supply Chain Team and deliver essential products to our customers.

What you'll be doing: As a Warehouse Receiving/Putaway Associate, you'll be operating material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse. Safety is our utmost priority so, in this role, we will look to you to ensure safe work practices and embrace our safety culture.

In this role, you'll be lifting, lowering and carrying product in a fast-paced environment and stacking empty pallets and maintaining a safe and clean workspace by clean and sweep work area and remove trash as you go. You will maintain pick locations by cutting product open and placing product in primary picking locations. You will perform various receiving functions, such as unloading trucks, either by hand or using material handling equipment, and putting away product in the correct overstock location.

You will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers.

What you bring to the table:

• An ability to be MHEO certified and safely operate necessary material handling equipment
• An ability and willingness to keep work area clean
• An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues
• An ability to adopt our safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices
• An ability to be comfortable working in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations

Qualifications :

What's needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) months related experience in a warehouse environment; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent permissible legally
• Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications)
• As a Full-Time associate, you must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need
• Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet or more as needed
• An ability to lift, push or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 pounds and 100 pounds by hand
• You must be at least 18 years old

What's needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack and cherry picker helpful

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Center
• Full-Time Paid Time Off: 112 Hours and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday), Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits

Interested in joining the team? Check out our perks and benefits !

Staples believes Inclusion is a verb and we encourage diversity of thinking and ideas as well as backgrounds and experiences. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.