Receiving Specialist

In 2024, Follett Products, LLC, expanded its PA manufacturing capabilities with the addition of Kloppenberg in Denver, CO, which is now operating as Follett Denver. Follett Denver is a manufacturer of superior-quality ice storage, ice transport, and ice dispensing systems, serving the market with both the Follett and Kloppenberg brands. Follett Denver is a proud member of the Middleby Corporation family of companies. 

Follett Denver currently has an opportunity for a Receiving Specialist to join our team!

Job Summary:

The Receiving Specialist is vital to the control and management of Middleby owned purchased goods, parts, components, and materials. The Receiving Specialist performs all tasks involved in the shipping/receiving area for the company. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

•  Receives purchased goods, verifies the quality and counts of all items unloaded, and records the quantities.
• Compares packing lists to company purchase orders and ensures that the products in each delivery match the packing list.
• Checks against supplier counts and immediately reports discrepancies to carriers, the supervisor, and the Procurement Manager per company policy.
• Carefully and accurately maintains receiving records for requested categories, including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets.
• Inspects all purchased goods for damage during the receiving process.
• Completes all required damage survey documents in coordination with Materials Manager and Procurement Manager, including damage claims for in-transit damage. 
• Notifies supervisor of damages, major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
• Puts away received purchased goods in the correct and properly labeled assigned locations in the warehouse.  
• Updates product inventory as products are received and added via the shop ERP system.
• Practice FIFO
• Sets up warehouse locations, maintains them, assigns parts, and keeps accurate records in the ERP system.
• Transports materials to and from the shipping dock using a hand truck or forklift as needed.
• Package products for return to vendors and complete any necessary paperwork.
• Ensure quantities remain above safety stock levels.
• Maintains and controls proper labeling and identification of purchased goods in the warehouse area.
• Pull parts from the warehouse to the stock production lines during peak demand or when personnel are short. 
• Maintain the warehouse as a controlled area. 
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized area, including the receiving and warehouse areas.
• Assist with cycle counting of purchased goods and materials within the manufacturing plant. 
• Assist with yearend physical inventory process as directed by management. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at times.
• Must wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received.
• Basic understanding of the Company’s ERP system and receiving procedures.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.
• Good interpersonal skills can work with various departments and management.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A state motor vehicle operator's permit for forklift operation is highly preferred.
• Must obtain and retain the company Forklift certification.

Join our team as a Receiving Specialist, where your skills will play a significant role in our operational success.

Follett Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants