Receiving Associate

Our Receiving team is responsible for ensuring the accurate processing of all materials brought into our Distribution Center. Items are unloaded by equipment as well as by manually moving larger items. Once items have been correctly received, it is their duty to put the products away in the appropriate location so that pickers are able to quickly pull the products needed to process our customers' orders.

As we promote a strong team environment, associates in the Distribution Center will serve in a multitude of roles including pick/pack, motor freight, receiving, and material services.

This position starts at $18.34.

To be successful in these roles, candidates must exhibit the following competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills and persistence to deliver results regardless of obstacles
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to allow for collaboration within team and department
• A relentless drive for continuous improvement and innovation

Candidates should also have the following education, experience, and abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with scanning technology
• Forklift experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted on a consistent basis
• Ability to work 8+ hours per day in the Distribution Center, including standing, bending, stooping, and walking.
• Reliable transportation
• Solid work history showing longevity with past employers

BENEFITS

We offer a high deductible health plan (HDHP), dental, and vision insurance. We contribute $60 per month to enrolled employees’ HSA accounts.

Employees and their dependents who are enrolled in our HDHP also have access to our employee health clinic where they can access healthcare for well and sick visits, immunizations, lab services, and more at no cost. Employees not enrolled in our HDHP can still have access to our employee health clinic for just $20 per paycheck. There are also prescriptions available through this clinic at no cost. Employees can also access quick, convenient, and no-cost healthcare in the comfort of their homes 24/7 through our telemedicine partner.

Employees also receive life insurance and short-term disability at no cost, and they have the option to purchase increased coverage through payroll deductions. We also offer long term disability, various Aflac plans, and a 401k plan with matching.

Employees receive paid time off from day one, including 80 hours of vacation time (prorated based on the start date for the first year) and 40 hours of personal time. After the first full year of employment, eight additional hours of vacation are granted annually.

Employees also enjoy the use of our free onsite gym and product discounts on our wide selection of horticultural tools and equipment.

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We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this position is not open for remote work arrangements.

AM Leonard is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and the disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.