1st Shift Warehouse Receiver Newtown CT at Kimball Midwest in Newtown, CT

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair and operation products, is searching for a 1^st Shift Receiver to work in our Newtown, CT distribution Center.

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus TWELVE years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to over $500 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture.

Position Summary:

Identifies incoming merchandise and unloads it to wooden carts separated by location in warehouse
Distributes received merchandise to the appropriate areas
Fills in Bulk Skid Log for all merchandise being taken to a backstock location
Maintains the daily receiving log sheet by filling in all pertinent information completely
Rotates all stock in shop supplies when putting away
Takes all packaged merchandise out of master carton or bag when stocking on shelf
Labels part numbers onto vendor boxes
Performs visual inspection of all incoming merchandise for quality and correct identification
Accurately receives merchandise while maintaining a high production level
Pull merchandise from back stock to primary location
Removes all product shipping package
Receives all transfer with scanner

Qualifications:

This position requires the ability to read and write small letters and numbers, the ability to make arithmetic calculations, and the ability to understand written and oral instructions
This position requires the ability to concentrate and to communicate with management and co-workers
This position requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions
This position requires the ability to lift objects weighing seventy (70) pounds
This position requires the ability to maintain a level of less than 2 errors in a 4-week period
Able to drive a stand up and sit-down forklift safely

Additional Information:

$18.00 per hour pay rate, plus the opportunity for $200 monthly bonuses

The hours are 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday- Friday

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

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