Lead Receiver

Roche Bros•Weston, MA

About The Position

The Lead Receiver at Roche Bros / Brothers Marketplace is responsible for maintaining an efficient, organized, and accountable receiving process across store departments. The role ensures deliveries are accurately checked, recorded, and processed while upholding food safety and quality standards. Reporting directly to the store manager, the Lead Receiver leads a team of receivers, oversees receiving procedures, and works with department managers to support operational excellence. The role handles receiving for grocery, dairy, frozen, GM, HBC, and designated perishable items. It includes invoice and store-to-store transfer processing, documentation, quality and weight checks, temperature logging, and management of receiving-area organization and security. The work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve cold temperatures and wet or humid environments.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a receiving or related role.
Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
Attention to detail and effective communication skills.
Familiarity with Direct Store Delivery (DSD) systems, food safety standards, and general merchandise handling.
Ability to lift and move heavy items, stand for long periods, and work in varying environments, including refrigerated areas.

Nice To Haves

Grocery or retail experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee receiving procedures for perishable and non-perishable items and ensure standardized processes are followed.
Lead and supervise support receivers, assign work according to store needs, and ensure proper training.
Process and submit daily invoices and store-to-store transfers accurately and promptly.
Ensure credits are received for damages, shortages, and returns.
Report directly to the store manager and collaborate with department managers to verify received items meet specifications and resolve discrepancies.
Conduct random quality checks and weight verifications for high-value items, including meat and seafood.
Record temperature logs for perishable products to support food safety compliance.
Enforce receiving hours and maintain a clean, orderly backroom.
Implement and oversee measures controlling access to the receiving area.
Oversee deliveries for grocery, dairy, frozen, GM, HBC, and designated perishable items, working with department managers to ensure accurate receiving and stocking.
Maintain detailed records of product counts, quality inspections, temperature readings, and weight logs.
File invoices and delivery logs for audit and inventory purposes.