Job Title: Receiving Office Associate

Location: Sumner, WA 

Pay Range: $26.00 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM 

Position Summary

We are seeking a Receiving Office Associate to join the team in Sumner, Washington. This position plays a critical role in supporting receiving operations through administrative and warehouse-related tasks, including data entry, reconciliations, inbound freight processing, documentation management, and communication with internal and external partners.

The ideal candidate has receiving experience in a distribution center environment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and promote a safe work environment and immediately address safety concerns.
• Perform daily reconciliations and maintain accurate receiving records.
• Complete data entry and ensure information is entered accurately and timely.
• Utilize AS400, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and other company software to support receiving and inbound freight operations.
• Process and document packing slips, bills of lading (BOLs), and purchase orders (POs), including reporting damaged, short, or lost shipments.
• Ensure assigned work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and route messages as needed.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently when required.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards within assigned warehouse zones.
• Report any damage to equipment, hardware, or warehouse assets to management immediately.
• Utilize computer systems and hardware necessary to perform job duties.
• Perform Receiver III responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of receiving experience in a distribution center or warehouse environment.
• Ability to become certified on warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work overtime when business needs require.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for receiving operations.
• Ability and willingness to learn and operate material handling equipment, including:
  • Forklifts
  • Stand-up Reach Trucks
  • High-Reach Narrow Aisle Equipment
  • Order Pickers
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work within established procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret safety policies, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and company manuals.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently walk throughout the warehouse environment.
• Constant use of hands for handling, operating equipment, and keyboarding.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.
• Constant ability to communicate and receive information.

Weight Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regular handling of materials weighing up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment

• Distribution center environment with frequent exposure to:
  • High noise levels
  • Heat and cold temperatures
  • Powered industrial equipment and warehouse machinery

Additional Requirements

• Steel-toed boots required.
• Ability to operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment.
• Equipment used may include:
  • Narrow-Aisle High Reach
  • Order Picker

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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