Warehouse Receiving Associate

Home Hardware is more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer, we’re also home to a supportive workforce dedicated to helping all our customers with quality products and exceptional service. Every Home Hardware store is a local, family-owned business. And because of that, we care about the homeowners in our community. At Home, we are dedicated to supporting our staff in order to help them achieve their utmost potential. Join us and enjoy an opportunity for growth in an upbeat work environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Warehouse Receiving Associate is responsible for checking incoming merchandise against invoices to identify shortages, damaged goods, and backorders and processing special orders. The associate must make sure the warehouse and check-in areas are neat, clean, and orderly. The employee must price incoming merchandise, prepare packages for mailing, keep price books, and catalogs up to date, etc. The associate must assist with the unloading of the Home Hardware (HH) delivery truck from the distribution centre. Must have the ability to read HH invoices, bill of lading, picklist, etc. The warehouse / Receiving Associate must perform all tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to avoid adverse impact upon the level of service to customers.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep warehouse, storage, and check-in areas neat, clean, and orderly.
• Greet and serve customers as they arrive in Lumber yards.
• Move heavy and bulky merchandise for customers and for sales personnel.
• Check incoming merchandise against invoices or orders to spot shortages, damaged goods, backorders, etc.
• Advise your supervisor of shortages, damages, backorders, etc.
• Price/tag incoming merchandise.
• Maintain maximum security in warehouse and check-in areas.
• Provide storage area for layaways, repair items, etc.
• Check invoices.
• Process special orders for non-stock items.
• Maintain up-to-date receiving file.
• Move merchandise from receiving / warehouse to sales-floor.
• Restock merchandise as needed.
• Follow company procedures regarding required signatures, forms, receipts, etc.
• Load and unload merchandise and materials.
• Follow all safety precautions when loading and unloading freight.
• Know the correct location of all products in stock.
• Work on special projects assigned by your supervisor after determining their priority in relation to your other responsibilities.
• Follow all receiving procedures and company policies as determined by management.
• Follow proper documentation procedures for merchandise that is to be returned or refused.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, etc. as required.
• Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and federal safety legislation.
• Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Well-organized, with a high attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Must be trained and safely operate loading, unloading, and transfer equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, pushcarts, etc.)
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management, employees, and delivery personnel.
• Confident, high energy, self-motivated and a true team player
• Must be able to visually verify contents of shipments.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written and printed materials.
• Must use basic arithmetic skills to verify orders, invoices, shipping, and packing documents.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Willingness to continually develop professional skills and knowledge base.
• Ability to work co-operatively in a team atmosphere.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must move merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds from receiving area to warehouse and place it on shelves.

AVAILABILITY:

Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Truro, NS B2N 5N6 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Truro, NS B2N 5N6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person