Manager - Receiving

4595 Food Market Corp dba Josephs Classic Market•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

12d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At Joseph’s Classic Market, our Receiving Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that every product entering the store meets our standards for accuracy, quality, and efficiency. This role is essential to protecting inventory integrity, supporting every department, and maintaining the excellence our customers expect. As Receiving 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 2 years of leadership experience in receiving, inventory, warehouse, or logistics operations within a grocery, supermarket, foodservice, or food distribution environment is required
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage requirements for refrigerated, frozen, and dry goods
Ability to accurately read and verify purchase orders, invoices, and packing slips
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and inventory or receiving systems
Able to safely lift and move products and work in cooler, freezer, and warehouse environments
Reliable, punctual, and able to work early mornings or flexible schedules

Nice To Haves

Experience receiving perishable food products and maintaining proper product quality, temperature control, and inventory rotation (FIFO) is strongly preferred
Experience using handheld scanners or inventory management devices 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
Hire, train, schedule, and supervise receiving associates
Provide coaching, support, and performance evaluations
Monitor department attendance and ensure associates adhere to scheduled shifts and company timekeeping policies, addressing any attendance or punctuality concerns promptly and consistently
Follow up on performance or attendance issues with proper documentation and corrective action when necessary, including disciplinary action forms, notes to file, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) to support accountability and improvement within the department
Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to align team on goals and quality standards
Promote a culture of organization, cleanliness, urgency, accountability, and pride
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