Assistant Receiver

The Chefs’ Warehouse•Opa-locka, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Receiver works closely with the Warehouse Manager to support warehouse operations, including receiving, staging, replenishment, inventory control, and ensuring customer orders are completed. The role supports receiving, warehousing, and distribution procedures and helps maintain accurate inventory, safe and clean facilities, and timely receiving and put-away operations. The Assistant Receiver may cover other warehouse areas and support daily operations when the day manager is unavailable.

Requirements

Leadership ability and ability to work as part of a team.
Knowledge of and demonstrated success implementing distribution best practices, particularly in receiving and inventory control.
Ability to analyze data and report it clearly and concisely to management.
Effective time management and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with a strong work ethic.
Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
Ability to work productively with a wide range of staff.
Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
Ability to make decisions, solve problems, prioritize assignments, and direct the workforce in a changing warehouse environment.
Proficiency with computer systems, including Outlook and MS Excel.
Ability to learn Canopy and other software as needed.
Experience with process improvement and knowledge of best practices in receiving and inventory control.
Ability to motivate, influence, communicate with, and engage staff in company objectives.

Responsibilities

Support receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by implementing and coordinating operational and personnel policies and procedures.
Control inventory levels through physical counts and reconciliation with the data storage system.
Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse by planning layouts, inspecting equipment, and issuing repair work orders or replacement requisitions.
Keep the warehouse clean and compliant with AIB, NFS, OSHA, and company safety standards.
Support workloads and productivity, ensuring receiving and put-away are completed on time and inventory is accurate.
Cover other warehouse areas as needed and support daily operations when the day manager is unavailable.
Record and document required information and report discrepancies to AP, Purchasing, and Operations Management.
Ensure inbound trucks are properly scheduled and that products arrive in wholesome, intact condition.
Receive inbound loads, accurately record entries, and scan products according to purchase orders.
Monitor product levels and rotation; help stock, manage, and locate inbound product.
Support other warehouse functions as needed.
Clean receiving docks, document sanitation, and support cleanliness throughout the warehouse.
Complete daily warehouse operational tasks and submit appropriate receiving documents to AP and the Operations Manager.
Ensure lumping checks are received and logged appropriately and sent to accounting.
Perform other assigned tasks.