Receiving Associate

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - Moscow, ID, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Inventory, REPORTS TO: Warehouse & Logistics ManagerLOCATION: MoscowSTATUS: Full-Time HourlyDEPARTMENT: ReceivingPAY: $20-25 General Job DescriptionThe Receiving Associate is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely receipt and handling of tens of millions of dollars worth of merchandise in a fast-paced building supply and retail environment. Receiving Associates will spend their work hours unloading deliveries, verifying freight, resolving discrepancies, handling special orders, working with vendors and various store departments and moving products to their proper locations. This position is physically and mentally demanding, requiring sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure. Success requires strong problem solving and time management skills, the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, and the discipline to resume interrupted tasks accurately and efficiently. Primary Responsibilities Work collaboratively with the Receiving team and Warehouse/Dispatch managers to handle deliveries, coordinate workload, and respond to changing operational priorities. Safely unload incoming deliveries using appropriate material handling equipment. Properly sorting and organizing of high-value special commodity products. Promptly process urgent or priority shipments. Inspect and verify merchandise quantities, condition, and product information against purchase orders, packing slips, and other receiving records; identify damages, shortages, overages, and incorrect items. Enter receipts and related information accurately and promptly into ERP software; maintain complete documentation. Work to resolve freight, invoice, and receiving discrepancies with vendors, delivery drivers, Accounting, Claims, and other affected departments; communicate unresolved issues promptly and professionally. Coordinate with warehouse and sales personnel to move received merchandise to appropriate locations. Assist with inventory counts and product verification as needed. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe receiving bay and surrounding work areas as much as possible.  Identify and address hazards promptly. Perform other duties within the scope of the position.   Performance and Professionalism   Remain calm and productive under pressure, including during high volume deliveries, unexpected problems, and competing requests. Think critically and respond promptly to changing conditions; exercise sound judgment and use practical problem solving skills. Manage time effectively, prioritize urgent needs, track unfinished tasks, and follow through to completion despite frequent interruptions. Handle disagreements and resolve conflicts constructively with vendors, delivery drivers, coworkers, and other departments while maintaining professional relationships. Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and careful attention to safety and accuracy. Work cooperatively with company departments; communicate clearly, share knowledge, and assist others as workload demands. Show initiative in learning products and systems, identifying improvements, and adapting to changing operational needs.   Qualifications Ability to perform physically demanding work while maintaining mental focus, accuracy, and good judgment throughout the shift. Strong organization, time management, prioritization, multitasking, and problem solving skills. Ability to remain composed under pressure, communicate effectively, and resolve disagreements professionally. Ability to read and understand instructions and product identifiers, maintain accurate records, and perform basic arithmetic. Experience with industry related ERP and inventory management systems, or the ability to learn applicable systems quickly is preferred. Familiarity with lumber and building materials products, or a willingness to develop working product knowledge. Ability to operate a forklift safely or be able to complete the required training. Ability to work cooperatively with others and work a flexible schedule with opportunities to work overtime hours.   Work Place Environment & Conditions   Work is performed in receiving, warehouse, and outdoor areas with exposure to dust, dirt, seasonal temperatures, and changing weather conditions. The position involves frequent movement and handling of merchandise, including occasional lifting of items weighing up to 75 pounds, with appropriate assistance or equipment when necessary. Minimum Qualifications High School Degree or Equivalent Pass a Drug Test Pass a Background Check Qualifications: Ability to perform physically demanding work while maintaining mental focus, accuracy, and good judgment throughout the shift. Strong organization, time management, prioritization, multitasking, and problem solving skills. Ability to remain composed under pressure, communicate effectively, and resolve disagreements professionally. Ability to read and understand instructions and product identifiers, maintain accurate records, and perform basic arithmetic. Experience with industry related ERP and inventory management systems, or the ability to learn applicable systems quickly is preferred. Familiarity with lumber and building materials products, or a willingness to develop working product knowledge. Ability to operate a forklift safely or be able to complete the required training. Ability to work cooperatively with others and work a flexible schedule with opportunities to work overtime hours.Minimum Qualifications High School Degree or Equivalent Pass a Drug Test Pass a Background Check