Receiving Associate - Winchester

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Mahoney's Garden Center

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Winchester, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support the Receiving Manager in unloading trucks, validating incoming inventory for quality and quantity, and organizing the receiving dock. Ensure all items are correctly coded and documented before being moved to floor displays.

Qualifications

You have strong attention to detail and a good work ethic, with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively. You should possess basic computer skills, preferably with experience in spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel, and be comfortable operating machinery like forklifts.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Excel

Counterpoint

Forklift certification

Job Description

SUMMARY

Mahoney's is a family-owned and operated independent garden center with 7 retail locations in the Greater Boston Area and Cape Cod. For over 60 years, we have taken pride in offering the highest selection of quality plants, yard products, and gardening accessories - with outstanding customer service to match!

We employ customer-driven people that are dedicated to creating a refreshing and helpful shopping experience. For our employees, we offer a fun, fast-paced, and challenging workplace with the opportunity for growth. We are committed to maintaining a work environment that encourages trust, hard work, efficiency, self-motivation, initiative, continuous improvement, and teamwork. We provide an opportunity for personal and professional growth and a great employee discount, as well!

OBJECTIVE

The responsibility of the Receiving Laborer is to support the Receiving Manager in executing all aspects of the receiving process. Support the movement and validation process for all incoming inventory, reviewing associated order documents to ensure the accurate quantity, quality and coding of items, correctly splitting items based on order requests and maintaining a well-organized receiving area. Communication with the Receiving Manager to highlight any process issues, item damage or order discrepancies is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • Support the Receiving Manager in the unloading of trucks and the movement of inventory to the proper receiving areas
  • Utilize order spreadsheets and documents to check and validate orders for correct quantities, quality and coding
  • Ensure all products with incorrect or missing codes are properly stored and corrected before being sent to floor displays or department associates
  • Identify, document and communicate any order discrepancies, issues or damages with the Receiving Manager in an accurate and timely manner
  • Assist in the maintenance and organization of both the receiving dock and storage areas, correctly labeling and coding inventory in accordance with department procedures
  • Support the Receiving Manager in the accurate and timely completion of inventory transfers, splitting inventory in accordance with order requests
  • Develop a working knowledge of all receiving policies and procedures, correctly checking and signing all documents as needed
  • Operate forklifts and machinery as needed to support the movement of inventory across the property
  • Communicate with store management to complete all other tasks as assigned

COMPETENCIES

  • Communication
  • Well Organized/Attention to detail
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Ability to Work Independently
  • Maintain a productive working relationship with colleagues inside and outside of the organization

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience working in a garden shop or retail store environment or personal experience in a horticulture setting. Working knowledge of spreadsheet applications, Microsoft Excel preferred or a POS system, Counterpoint preferred. Forklift certification preferred, not required. High School Diploma or GED preferred.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in an active retail store environment. This job may be either indoors or outdoors or both.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

This position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and / or crawling. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Flexible hours. Days and hours of work vary by schedule and season. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

EEO STATEMENT

Mahoney's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


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Mahoney's Garden Center

Mahoney’s Garden Centers is a family-owned, New England business rooted in a passion for plants, people, and community. Since 1959, we’ve been helping gardeners of every level create thriving landscapes, welcoming homes, and inspiring outdoor spaces. With seven locations across Massachusetts—Winchester (our flagship at Rocky Ledge), Brighton, Chelmsford, Concord, Tewksbury, Falmouth, and Osterville—Mahoney’s offers one of the region’s most extensive selections of plants, trees, shrubs, houseplants, pottery, seasonal décor, and garden essentials. Each location reflects the unique character of its community, while sharing the same commitment to quality, service, and horticultural expertise. Our Woburn growing range supplies thousands of “Mahoney’s Grown” annuals, perennials, and specialty plants each season. By growing close to home, we ensure our plants are acclimated to New England conditions, helping customers succeed in their gardens year after year. We also proudly operate Mahoney’s Evergreens, our family Christmas tree farm in Nova Scotia. Each holiday season, fresh-cut Balsam firs from our farm make their way to our Massachusetts stores, alongside lifelike trees, wreaths, garlands, and festive décor—continuing a tradition cherished by generations of local families. More than just a garden center, Mahoney’s is a trusted partner for every season. From spring planting to fall lawn care, from houseplants to holiday decorating, we provide not only plants and products, but also the knowledge and inspiration to help you succeed. At Mahoney’s, our roots are local, our expertise is deep, and our commitment to community is lasting.
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