What is a receiving associate?

A receiving associate is a job position where the worker generally works in the backroom, performing tasks such as unloading merchandise, moving items from the backroom to the sales floor and making sure the store is stocked properly. Receiving associate is a physical job, and being able to constantly lift and move boxes of a certain weight is usually mentioned in the job description. As it's not a position that requires much skill or formal education, receiving associates are low-paying jobs, but can be a good choice for people looking to break into the workforce who don't have much to offer. Clothing and department stores like Sears and Bloomingdale's are generally the type of businesses that hire receiving associates.