Manager - Receiving/Warehouse
About The Position
At Joseph’s Classic Market, our Receiving/Warehouse Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that every product entering the store meets our standards for accuracy, quality, and efficiency. While guests may not always see this work directly, it is essential to protecting inventory integrity, supporting every department, and maintaining the excellence our customers expect. Growth & Learning at Joseph’s At Joseph’s Classic Market, we believe strong operations leaders are key to long-term success. As Receiving/Warehouse Manager, you’ll deepen your expertise in inventory control, vendor accountability, logistics coordination, and shrink reduction while working closely with store leadership and department managers. We support team members who take ownership, improve processes, and grow their operational leadership skills within our organization.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of retail, warehouse, or back-of-house receiving experience
- Ability to read and verify invoices and packing slips accurately
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs and operate in cold environments
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Basic computer and Excel knowledge
- Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work early mornings or flexible shifts
Nice To Haves
- Handheld scanner skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Receive all incoming deliveries for grocery, perishable, and non-food items
- Inspect shipments for accuracy, quality, and damage
- Verify purchase orders against packing slips and invoices
- Note discrepancies and report immediately to Store Manager or department leads
- Refuse and document any out-of-spec or unauthorized deliveries
- Properly label and date all incoming products
- Organize and store products in correct temperature zones (cooler, freezer, dry storage)
- Stage and distribute items to departments quickly and efficiently
- Assist departments in locating or retrieving deliveries when needed
- Maintain accurate receiving logs and vendor delivery sheets
- Enter received inventory into store systems (if applicable)
- File signed packing slips and purchase orders for recordkeeping
- Track product issues, vendor performance, and rejections
- Monitor backstock levels and communicate inventory concerns to department managers
- Assist with periodic inventory counts as needed
- Help identify expired or slow-moving products in storage areas
- Reduce shrink by rotating inventory and ensuring FIFO is followed
- Keep receiving area clean, clear, and hazard-free at all times
- Follow safety procedures for lifting, equipment use, and refrigerated storage
- Break down boxes, dispose of packaging, and recycle materials properly
- Ensure compliance with all sanitation and food safety standards
- Coordinate delivery windows with vendors and departments
- Communicate product issues or shortages to buyers and store leadership
- Build strong relationships with drivers and vendors for smooth operations
- Stay informed on department needs to better anticipate deliveries
Benefits
- Positive Work Environment
- Competitive Pay
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off & Personal Days
- 20% Employee Discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
