Distribution Center Receiving Lead | Lake Forest

***Albert Uster Imports Inc. is proud to offer a competitive performance-based bonus structure during employment. The monthly bonuses will be based on the achievement of key performance indicators and the overall performance of the business. ***

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Receiving Team Lead serves as the primary point of contact for all Distribution Center Receiving matters reporting to the Distribution Center Manager and/or Assistant Manager. The Receiving Lead is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the Receiving function by completing all tasks assigned by the Distribution Center Manager and/or Assistant Manager. Although this position is primarily an early AM or Day shift it may require afternoon/evening hours or weekend working/overtime hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Receiving

• Unload inspect and scan all inbound receipts from ocean and domestic suppliers as well as inbound intra-warehouse transfers
• Ensure that all inbound trucks meet specified temperature requirements per AUIs Food Safety Plan. Any issues must be reported to the Distribution Center Manager and/or Assistant Manager prior to unloading a shipment.
• Communicate with the Purchasing Team when all Inbound Purchase Orders have been processed so that inventory levels may be posted to Great Plains
• Create and apply barcode labels for all products arriving from suppliers
• Create pallet tags for all inbound receipts that clearly identify all products via the item number and the lot code
• Ensure proper put-away from dock inbound of all inbound products once scanned and systemic posting is completed (Proper put-away is to include storing of product in the warehouse via FEFO)
• Report any receiving issues and discrepancies to the Manager and/or Assistant Manager and the Purchasing Department
• Any damage or shortages received must be properly documented on the signed Bill of Lading prior to releasing the driver.

Returns Processing

• Receipt for all inbound customer returns by unloading inspecting and scanning the product against the Return Material Authorization (RMA) provided
• Identify/Report all customer returns received without an RMA to the responsible parties

Stock Maintenance

• Assist with daily replenishments of product from the bulk storage locations to the primary picking locations ensuring stock is rotated and arranged via FEFO
• Put away all products resulting from miss-picks or order cancellations daily
• Perform lot code accuracy spot checks daily
• Perform cycle counts every morning prior to processing any orders for that day including inventory check reports (6 or fewer)
• Perform daily spot (physical and systemic) bin location checks to ensure 100% accuracy of bin location inventory
• Complete bin to bin moves (physical and systemic) as required
• Become familiar with the S.O.P surrounding system adjustments and how to apply the correct adjustment code

General Maintenance of Facility

• Maintain a clean safe and hygienic environment both within the warehousing area (including the reefer and freezers) dock areas and perimeter of the building.
• Perform sweeping mopping pallet removal from the warehouse (stacking neatly on the dock in designated areas) and trash pickup (all including dock areas and perimeter as assigned).
• Report any facility infrastructure issues to the Manager and/or Assistant Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• High school diploma 1-2 years of warehousing/receiving experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Safe work ethic

Preferred

• Forklift certification
• Fast learner with the ability to multitask

SALARY RANGE

Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways AUI does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $23.50 an hour.

This role will be bonus-eligible.

Based on your qualifications previous experience and transferrable skills the Company will determine at its sole discretion the salary offered.