Warehouse Receiving Associate

Now hiring! Warehouse Receiving Associates at Uniform Advantage (UAN)

ABOUT THE ROLE 

 As a Receiving Associate, you will help us support UA Brands customers by receiving, storing, and compiling stock records (goods) in the distribution center. 

Pay $17.00 hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates various material handling equipment to move or convey shipments from shipping and receiving dock to storage or work area.
• Unload, check-in, count, and sorts incoming product to verify receipt of items on the bill of lading and Packing Lists.
• Examines stock and shipment details to verify conformance to vendor compliance.
• Adheres to stock-to-floor processes promptly, including 24-hour dock-to-stock time on backorder shipments and 48-hour on all others.
• Accurately receives all packing lists according to the created purchase order.
• Assists with proper product procedures, such as bagging, labeling, and boxing.
• Follows approved methods of storage, identification, and stock location.
• Must be willing to operate various types of power equipment to move products to various locations throughout the warehouse.

Required Skills:

• Ability to learn and retain information related to company products.
• Must be detailed and orientated.
• Ability to assist and recognize items that require the use of problem-solving skills.
• Able to listen and comprehend written instructions.
• Able to read and comprehend written instructions
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Ability to operate multiple types of material handling equipment. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here represent those an employee must meet to perform this position's essential functions successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear. 
• The employee must occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee must repeatedly lift, push, and/or pull up to 40 pounds.
• The distribution center is subject to loud noise levels due to mechanical equipment.
• Our Fulfillment Supervisor will often work near moving mechanical parts.

HERE’S THE GOOD STUFF 

• Base pay starts at $17 an hour 
• Earn $.50 for company provided Material Handling Equipment Operation Certification completion (Required)
• Earn $2.00 more/hour for weekend shifts 
• Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays, as needed 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Stock products in proper locations according to standard company practices. 
• Require operation of various types of power equipment to move products from reserve to active locations. 
• Work from computer-generated reports that select products to be pulled from reserve locations. 
• The associate is expected to work as a team player and assist other departments as required. The associate is expected to assist in any other special projects, as needed. The associate is expected to participate in processes to improve quality and increase efficiency or productivity. 
• Unload, check-in, count, and sort incoming products to verify receipt of items on the bill of lading and Packing Lists. 
• Examine stock and shipment details to verify conformance to Vendor Compliance. Assist with proper product procedures, such as bagging, labeling, and boxing. 
• Adhere to stock-to-floor processes in a timely manner, including 24-hour dock-to-stock time on backorder shipments and 48-hour on all others. 
• Detail and accuracy are expected to be at 99.9% or better when pulling from Reserve locations and putting away to Active locations 
• Follow approved methods of storage, identification, and stock location. Stock products in proper locations according to standard company practices. 
• Work flexible hours. 

IT’S A PHYSICAL JOB 

• Stand, walk or sit for long periods of time 
• Crouch, kneel or crawl (occasionally) 
• Lift, push or pull up to 40 pounds 
• Be able to handle noisy conditions 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• Power Equipment Certification 
• RF Scanner Operation 
• Material Equipment Handling Operation 
• Must be 18 or over. 
• Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays, as needed 

PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO 

• UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs. 
• Flexible scheduling 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy Coverage 
• Life/AD&D Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program – support for everyday challenges  
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching- Save for your future 
• Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid 
• Accident, Hospital Care and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income 
• Holiday Pay 
• Paid Time Off – Life Balance 
• Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact 
• Employee Discount Program  
• Referral Program- Get paid to work with Friends 
• Free work “uniform” tops provided 
• Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun 
• See more of the benefits we offer 

UA is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

 As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.  

We are a Drug-Free Workplace. 

Our distribution center is located at 777 Douglas Hill Road, Suite 100, Lithia Springs, GA 30122; we are NOT on the Marta line.