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The Receiving Clerk Assistant is responsible for assisting in the receipt and inspection of plants, seeds, and horticultural supplies in a greenhouse setting. Aids in insuring that all incoming shipments are accurately processed and documented, maintaining the highest quality standards for the greenhouse operations.

• Assist in receiving all products into PICAS by carefully comparing quantities in PICAS with quantities on packing slip.
• Print production labels needed for the week, along with categorizing varieties and placing them in plastic bags.
• Assists Receiving Clerk with pull seed needed for production and re-sows, additionally receive seed arriving and deducting seed usage at end of each week
• Sign off any FedEx or UPS deliveries.Verify quantity and condition of boxes delivered.
• Prep seed labels for seed production – printing seed labels that are needed for the following week
• Forward all packing slips to accounts payable/accounting clerk
• Organize and store all seed or TC material received.
• Assess the quality of incoming plants and supplies, ensuring they meet greenhouse standards.
• Remove any subpar items from inventory and communicate with purchasing manager and production assistant.
• Help with Monthly Inventory / cycle counting/ year-end seed inventory.
• Work closely with production to ensure smooth integration of new inventory.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of receiving areas.
• Participate in weekly 6s activities
• Participate in daily A.M Production Meeting in absence of Receiving Clerk
• Operates as Receiving Clerk back-up in case of absence or PTO

• Attention to detail ability to accurately inspect and document incoming shipments, ensuring quality and compliance with specifications.
• Organizational Skills strong ability to manage inventory, maintain accurate records, and keep receiving areas organized and clutter-free.
• Communication Skills effective verbal and written communication for interacting with team members, suppliers, and management regarding shipments and inventory issues.
• Problem – Solving Skills Capacity to identify issues with shipments and find effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Technical Proficiency, familiarity with inventory management using PICAS and basic computer skills for data entry and record keeping.
• Teamwork ability to collaborate with greenhouse staff and coordinate efforts to ensure smooth operations and efficient inventory handling.
• Time Management skill in prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines, especially during peak receiving periods.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems or software is a plus.
• Experience in quality control or inspection processes related to plants or agricultural products is beneficial. 

• Work long hours as needed during busy season, including weekends.
• Work both in an office and warehouse environment.
• Work indoor and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.
• Lift up to 50 pounds in an environment that is often hot.

$20 per hour