Warehouse Receiving Associate

Job Overview

 As a Receiving Associate, you will help ensure AFW products are safely received
 from the truck shipment to the warehouse before making its way to our customer’s
 homes. The Receiving Associate is responsible for safely and efficiently
 loading, unloading, identifying, and tagging merchandise upon arrival.

 The ideal Receiving Associate develops strategies to improve receiving
 efforts, adheres to quality expectations and standards, and has excellent
 attention to detail. If you are eager to help our warehouses stay stocked with
 products and make a difference to the customers, then AFW is looking for you!

 Full-time, hourly position in Gilbert, AZ

This role offers strong career growth, with opportunities to advance to a
 Receiving Associate II and III if interested.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

 Typical duties include but are not limited to:

* Breakdowns merchandise inside trailers and containers – unstacks and
    positions merchandise for removal from containers.

* Accurately matches packing list to vendor labels and operates radio frequency
    (RF) scanners to ensure an accurate inventory count.

* Accurately identifies merchandise by vendor label and applies matching AFW
    label to the merchandise when directed by the AFW management team.

* Safely loads and unloads merchandise to and from pallets and skids.

* Possesses the ability to become certified on various warehouse equipment.

* Appropriately and safely uses and operates the following after AFW
    certification and training: trailer chocks, forklift, reach truck, pallet
    jack, hand truck, load hoggs, dock plates and more.

* Lock Out Tag Out (L.O.T.O) equipment as needed.

* Completes all tasks with correct lifting and team lifting techniques.

* Ensures department, walking lanes, and nearby areas are clean and
    professional.

* Works as a team member by interacting and communicating with fellow
    associates in a cooperative, constructive manner.

* Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures, promotes awareness, and
    owns personal safety and the safety of all others at all times.

* Other duties assigned/directed by supervisor.

* Training will be provided by AFW.

 This position (Receiving Associate I) has no supervisory responsibilities

Job Requirements

* Previous experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet
    jack, and cherry picker preferred - but not required.

* Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.

* Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment
    (PPE).

* Have a strong independent work ethic.

* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

* Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

* Ability to work well with team members, management, and other departments.

* Capability to perform the correct lifting/team lifting techniques.

* You have to work at heights! You will fill orders 0 to 35 feet above the
    ground.

* Ability to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and
    weekends.

* Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
    accurately.

Education and Experience

 High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Compensation

* Pay Rate:
Starting at $17/hour and up - dependent on experience

* 3rd shift Premium
- Additional $2.00/hr and Weekend Premium
- Additional
    $2.00/hr

* At AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental,
    vision, and FSA options), vacation and sick pay, leadership development
    programs, tuition assistance, company paid life insurance, 401k matching, and
    more!

Physical Requirements

* Capacity to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.

* Capability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily.

* Lifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving merchandise 8
    hours or more daily.

* Continuous use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.

* Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push and pull all sizes of merchandise
    up to 100 lbs. and the skill to handle/manipulate merchandise up to 250 lbs.
    frequently.

* Able to work in variable environments with…