Warehouse Assistant Receiver

Chefs Warehouse•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Receiver works closely with the Warehouse Manager to support warehouse operations, including receiving, staging, replenishment, and inventory control, while helping ensure customer orders are completed. The role supports receiving, warehousing, and distribution activities and helps maintain accurate inventory, a clean and compliant facility, and timely processing of inbound product. It also provides coverage for other warehouse areas and supports daily operations when the day manager is unavailable.

Requirements

Leadership ability and the 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, and 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 and related program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconciling them with the data storage system.
Maintain the warehouse’s physical condition by planning and implementing layouts, inspecting equipment, and issuing repair work orders and replacement requisitions.
Keep the warehouse clean and in compliance with AIB and NFS standards.
Support workloads and productivity, ensure receiving and put-away are completed promptly, and maintain accurate inventory.
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
Cover other warehouse areas as needed and support daily operations when the day manager is unavailable.
Record and document appropriate information and report discrepancies to Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Operations Management.
Ensure inbound trucks are properly scheduled and products arrive in wholesome, intact condition.
Receive inbound loads, accurately record entries, 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 and document sanitation in receiving docks and support cleanliness throughout the warehouse.
Complete daily warehouse operational tasks and submit appropriate receiving documents to Accounts Payable and the Operations Manager.
Ensure lumping checks are received and logged appropriately and sent to Accounting.
Perform other assigned tasks.