Shipping/Receiving Associate

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Shipping/Receiving Associate to join our growing team.

Shipping/Receiving Associates work as part of a team to load and unload merchandise from carriers and receive goods in detail while checking the quantity and quality of merchandise. This individual is required to be licensed to use powered forklift which may be used when loading and unloading trucks and moving freight from receiving to designated staging areas. A successful candidate must have a high level of work commitment, attention to detail and the ability to learn and follow procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading merchandise using designated equipment
• Receiving special orders as well as stock replacement.
• Identifying and reading vendor packing slips, carrier shipping documents, UPC labels and other documents and comparing to purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
• Counting carton freight and merchandise to satisfy freight bill.
• Following appropriate procedures to ship and receive transferred merchandise.
• Researching shipment/paperwork discrepancies and resolving scheduling or delivery issues/conflicts.
• Maintaining lift equipment.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Moving freight from receiving to designated staging areas using the appropriate equipment and communicating with the Shipping Team to ensure merchandise is optimally staged.
• Cleaning and maintaining shipping and receiving areas (e.g. removing pallets and cardboard boxes from the floor, clearing area to make room for new merchandise)
• Provide additional help in our Packaging, Slab Door, and Moulding departments when required

Experience/Knowledge Required:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings and possible early evenings.

- Previous experience operating a forklift is preferred- Previous experience loading curtain side trailers

• Strong attention to detail, a “can do” attitude, and commitment to safety
• Physically fit and willing to assist with manual lifting when needed
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent decision-making ability and problem-solving skills
• Other assigned duties

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide, LaCantina and VPI in North America, and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.