Receiving Associate

The Norfolk Companies is seeking a Receiving Associate to join our warehouse team supporting our building materials and home improvement brands in Dorchester, MA. In this hands-on role, you will unload and verify incoming deliveries, inspect products for accuracy and damage, and organize materials for storage and distribution to our stores, divisions, and customers across New England. You will maintain inventory accuracy, operate pallet jacks or forklifts, and keep the warehouse clean and safe.

As a family-founded, team-oriented company, we offer stable, long-term opportunities to learn the building materials business, grow your skills, and advance across multiple divisions while contributing to reliable, quality service for homeowners and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Unload, receive, and verify incoming building materials against purchase orders
• Inspect deliveries for damage, shortages, and accuracy
• Label, sort, and stage products in the warehouse according to company procedures
• Use pallet jacks, forklifts, or other equipment to move and store materials safely
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts
• Organize and keep warehouse aisles, docks, and storage areas clean and safe
• Coordinate with purchasing, sales, and store teams on incoming and outgoing orders
• Prepare materials for transfer to other divisions and job sites
• Follow all safety policies, forklift protocols, and PPE requirements
• Assist customers, drivers, and coworkers with locating and loading materials as needed

Required Skills

• Receiving and inventory control
• Bill of lading and packing slip verification
• Forklift and pallet jack operation
• RF scanner or inventory software use
• Basic computer skills (email, inventory systems)
• Warehouse safety and OSHA awareness
• Material handling and load securement
• Basic math for counts and measurements
• Organization and time management
• Written and verbal communication