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Receiving Associate at Takeform

Takeform Medina, NY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you organized, detail-loving, and secretly thrilled by a perfectly labeled box? We're looking for a Receiving Associate who keeps things moving behind the scenes and makes sure everything that comes through our doors is accounted for, organized, and ready to roll.


If you like staying active, working with a team, and being the hero of inventory accuracy - this might be your spot.


Your To-Do:

- Receive, unload, and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.

- Verify received items against purchase orders and delivery documentation.

- Record and document all incoming goods accurately in inventory management system.

- Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to resolve discrepancies or issues.

- Prepare and process receiving reports and related documentation.

- Ensure proper storage and handling of received items to prevent damage or contamination.

- Assist with inventory audits and cycle counts as needed.

- Maintain a clean and organized receiving area and follow safety procedures.


The Right Fit Looks Like:

- You've earned a high school diploma or equivalent- extra credit if you've earned certifications in logistics or supply chain management.

- Previous warehouse or receiving experience.

- You have forklift experience or are comfortable operating a forklift (certification is a plus).

- Ability to operate basic warehouse equipment and tools.

- You're detailed oriented and catch the small stuff.

- You communicate clearly and work well with others.

- You're comfortable with basic computer skills and inventory management software.

- You can safely lift and move heavy materials on a regular basis and stand for extended periods.

- You're dependable - when you say you'll do it, it gets done

Be part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Check us out:

Find your future with us.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer







Compensation details: 20-25 Hourly Wage



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Typical entry-level pay: $37k for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks nationally

National salary averages
Expected entry-level
$37k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$33k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $60k

Mid-level roles pay ~17% more—room to grow.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-8%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
69,300 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024