Position: Receiving
Specialist
Department: Purchasing
Updated: 02/14/06
Primary Responsibilities:
(guest interaction, ordering
responsibilities, clean up duties, clerical responsibilities, etc.)
· Log and sign for daily shipments
· Validate shipment received (styles and
quantities)
· Inspect for damages, unauthorized shipments
· Enter data into computer system
· Prepare data analysis
· Print price tags for merchandise
· Take physical inventory of warehouse and shop
items
· Keep area clean and organized
Secondary Responsibilities:
· Tag merchandise with barcode
· Handle shipping for guests and shops
· Deliver merchandise to store locations
· Assist other purchasing personnel with special
projects
Normal Working Hours: (Shift, days)
· 8:00am - 4:30pm. Saturdays and Sundays may be
required
In order to be successful in this position,
the ideal candidate must meet the following criteria
in addition to the Ten Essential Attributes
for All Employees.
Past Work Experience Requirements: (Type of
work, number of years required, equivalent experience, etc.)
· 2 or more years in retail shop and/or warehouse
environment preferred
Educational Requirements: (Degree/Certification, highest
required/preferred, field of study)
· High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
· Business training preferred
Communication Skills Requirements: (Verbal:
phone, in-person, group; Written: memos, documents)
· Able to communicate professionally and
effectively with guests by phone as well as with co-workers and vendors by
phone and in person in a thorough and positive manner.
Technical Requirements:
· Aptitude for math
· Valid driver’s license required during
probationary period
· Ability to successfully complete forklift
training
Computer
Experience
Level
(Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Word
Processing
WORD
BEGINNER
Spreadsheet
EXCEL
INTERMEDIATE
Database
Programming
Calendars
OUTLOOK
INTERMEDIATE
Internet
EXPLORER
BEGINNER
Hardware
Installation
Technical
Skills
Skill
Level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Typing
(WPM)
Data Entry
25 wpm -
BEGINNER
Other
Physical Requirements:
Location
of Work
Yes
Yes
X
Indoors
Heated
X
Outdoors
Below
Ground
Temp.
Fluctuations
X
X
Elevated
Areas
Personal
Protec. Equip. Req
X
Work
Postures
Continuous
(up to 8 hrs. in an 8 hr. shift)
Frequent
(up to 5.5 hrs. in 8 hr. shift)
Infrequent
(up to 3 hrs. in an 8 hr. shift)
Rarely(up
to .5 hr in 8 hr. shift)
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Walking
XX X
Climbing
X
Bending/ Stooping
X
Overhead
Reaching
X
Arm/Hand
Movement
X
Hand/Eye
Coordination
X
Other (Define)
Lifting
Requirements
10
lbs.or less
11-20
lbs.
21-30
lbs.
31-40
lbs.
Over
41 lbs.
10
lbs.or less
11-20
lbs.
21-30
lbs.
31-40
lbs.
Over
41 lbs.
10
lbs.or less
11-20
lbs.
21-30
lbs.
31-40
lbs.
Over
41 lbs.
10
lbs.or less
11-20
lbs.
21-30
lbs.
31-40
lbs.
Over
41 lbs.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid driver's license (required during probationary period)
- Ability to successfully complete forklift training
- 2 or more years in retail shop and/or warehouse environment
- Business training
- Professional verbal communication with guests, co-workers, and vendors
- Aptitude for math
- Data entry (25 wpm)
- Word processing (Microsoft Word) - Beginner
- Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) - Intermediate
- Calendar (Microsoft Outlook) - Intermediate
- Internet (Internet Explorer) - Beginner
What We Do
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, leasing, and maintaining freight railcars and related equipment for North American and international markets.
