Pre-Receiving Associate

Location: Waterloo, IA
Pay: $15.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM
Type: Full-Time Opportunity

Position Overview

Express Employment Professionals in Waterloo is seeking a Pre-Receiving Associate to join a local warehouse team. This position is responsible for unloading incoming shipments, verifying received materials, preparing products for inspection, and maintaining accurate receiving documentation. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unload incoming trucks and trailers
• Store and organize received shipments in designated locations
• Record receiving information on bills of lading and packing slips
• Perform visual inspections of incoming parts and materials
• Pull samples for quality inspection
• Break down pallets and prepare products for storage
• Utilize scanners and computer systems to track inventory and shipments
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and stand-up order pickers
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all warehouse and safety procedures

Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material handling experience preferred
• Forklift experience required
• Experience operating stand-up order pickers is a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Experience using handheld scanners and inventory systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable with strong attendance and reliability

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Frequent use of hands to handle products and materials
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and reach throughout the shift
• Occasional walking, talking, and hearing
• Ability to operate forklifts, scanners, computers, and warehouse equipment
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Additional Information:

• First-shift opportunity
• Hands-on warehouse position involving receiving, inspection, and inventory control
• Use of forklifts, stand-up order pickers, scanners, and computers on a daily basis
• Ideal for candidates who enjoy detail-oriented work in a warehouse environment

How to Apply:

• Call your local Express Employment Professionals office in Waterloo
• Apply online at www.ExpressPros.com
• Stop in and speak with a recruiter