About this role
# Warehouse Receiver – Apparel Production
Location: Cedar Knolls, NJ Position Type: Temporary thru 2026 Pay Rate: $17.00 / hour Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary
PrideStaff is seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Warehouse Receiver on behalf of a fast-growing custom apparel manufacturer in Cedar Knolls, NJ. In this key role, you will be responsible for receiving, unloading, counting, inspecting, and organizing incoming blank apparel and raw materials. You will ensure every customer order is accurately verified and properly staged before moving into active production.
Key Responsibilities
1. Receiving & Unloading Shipments
Receive and safely unload incoming shipments from UPS, FedEx, freight carriers, and local delivery services.
Move boxes and merchandise efficiently into designated receiving zones.
Cross-reference incoming shipments against packing slips, purchase orders, and receiving logs.
Organize and record incoming packages by customer order or job number.
Inspect packages upon arrival for visible damage, shortages, or incorrect shipments.
Promptly report damaged, missing, or mismatched items to management.
Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free receiving dock and staging area.
2. Garment Counting & Verification
Open boxes and accurately count garments by style, color, size, and total quantity.
Compare received merchandise against customer work orders and purchase orders.
Confirm that incoming blank garments match customer specifications and approved mockups.
Spot and log discrepancies, such as wrong sizes, incorrect colors, defective items, or miscounts.
Ensure 100% garment accountability before releasing orders to the production floor.
3. Order Organization & Department Staging
Sort and group verified garments by customer job number and designated customization method:
Embroidery: Garments requiring custom stitched decoration.
Heat Press: Garments requiring DTF or heat-applied graphics.
Combination Orders: Jobs requiring multiple application processes.
Follow standard operating procedures for separating combination orders into designated bins and corresponding job tickets.
Clearly label bins and pallets with correct job stickers and tracking sheets.
Ensure customer orders remain strictly separated to prevent mixing or misplaced inventory.
4. Complete & Incomplete Order Management
Determine order status immediately upon inspection:
Complete Orders: Place directly into designated staging-ready production zones.
Incomplete Orders: Transfer to designated holding areas pending missing items.
Clearly tag missing items and outstanding quantities on physical orders and software records.
Maintain clear logs of partial shipments and communicate shortages to Purchasing and Management.
Enforce strict policy: Never release incomplete orders to production without proper authorization.
5. Inventory & Receiving Documentation
Update digital receiving records and internal production tracking systems in real time.
Keep work orders, packing lists, and receiving paperwork attached to physical garments at all times.
Assist with periodic inventory counts, physical stock checks, and merchandise reconciliation.
Strictly follow company documentation protocols for tracking all incoming materials.
6. Production Coordination & Workflow
Work closely with Purchasing, Staging, Production, Quality Control, and Shipping departments to maintain smooth production flow.
Alert department leads immediately about missing garments, damaged goods, or rush order arrivals.
Maintain high energy, speed, and accuracy to help hit client turnaround deadlines.
Qualifications & Physical Requirements
Experience: Previous experience in warehouse receiving, shipping/receiving, inventory checking, or garment production facilities preferred.
Detail-Oriented: Exceptional accuracy when working with numbers, sizing, colors, and order codes.
Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and stack boxes weighing up to 40–50 lbs throughout an 8-hour shift.
Computer Skills: Basic computer literacy to log inventory and update tracking systems.
Work Ethic: Highly dependable, punctual, organized, and effective at working independently or as part of a team.
Why Apply Through PrideStaff?
Temp-to-Hire Opportunity: Path toward long-term placement with a premier local decorated goods leader.
Consistent Schedule: Steady 40-hour work week with standard daytime weekday hours (No weekends!).
Dedicated Support: A supportive recruiting team dedicated to guiding you through hiring and placement.
Ready to apply? Submit your resume today or contact your local PrideStaff team to get started!
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $17.00 - $18.00 Per Hour