AM Assistant Receiver

Chefs Warehouse•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Receiver works closely with the Warehouse Manager to support warehouse operations, including receiving, staging, replenishment, and inventory control, and helps ensure that customer orders are completed. The role supports day-to-day warehouse operations and may cover other warehouse areas as needed, including supporting operations when the day manager is unavailable. Responsibilities include coordinating receiving and distribution activities, maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring inbound products are properly scheduled and received in good condition, and recording required documentation. The Assistant Receiver also helps maintain warehouse cleanliness and sanitation, equipment and facility condition, safety compliance, and timely completion of receiving and put-away activities.

Requirements

Demonstrated 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 findings 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 and 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 coordinating and implementing operational and personnel policies and procedures.
Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconciling them with the data storage system.
Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing layout changes, inspecting equipment, and issuing repair work orders and replacement requisitions.
Keep the warehouse clean and compliant with AIB and NFS standards.
Support workloads and productivity, ensuring receiving and put-away are completed promptly and inventory is maintained accurately.
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
Cover other warehouse areas as needed and support day 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 products arrive in wholesome, intact condition.
Receive inbound loads properly, record entries accurately, and scan products according to purchase orders.
Monitor product levels and rotation.
Help stock, manage, and locate inbound products.
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.
Complete other tasks as assigned.