Assistant Receiving

NetCost Market•South Plainfield, NJ

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant supports all inbound receiving and outbound distribution functions at the warehouse. They ensure deliveries are checked in accurately, entered into BRData DSD, scanned invoices into cloud, and staged for store distribution. This role focuses on the hands-on execution of receiving, allocation, and transfer prep, while maintaining compliance with company policies and food-safety standards.

Requirements

Experience in warehouse or grocery receiving preferred (entry-level candidates trained).
Basic knowledge of BRData, handheld scanning, and warehouse workflow.
Detail-oriented; comfortable with numbers, weights, and paperwork.
Able to lift 50 lbs and work in cooler/freezer environments.
Team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with vendor check-in and dock control.
Unload trucks safely; verify quantities, packaging, and temperature compliance.
Scan products with Zebra handhelds to update BRData receipts.
Report shortages, damages, and variances immediately to the Receiving Manager.
Enter invoice line items and confirm costs against system pricing.
Process catch-weight entries and verify random-weight accuracy.
Maintain clear and complete records for audits and vendor disputes.
Break down vendor pallets into store-specific quantities.
Label and stage outbound product by store and department.
Prepare and review store transfer paperwork
Verify staging accuracy before loading trucks.
Coordinate with drivers, store managers, and warehouse staff to ensure smooth distribution.
Notify Coordinator of repeated vendor or product issues.
Support cycle counts and inventory spot-checks tied to receiving.