Warehouse Receiver- 3rd Shift

Kehe Food Distributors • Romeoville, IL

352d • $19 - $19

About The Position

KeHE is a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor that emphasizes a people-first culture. The company is currently seeking a Warehouse Receiver to join their team. This position involves receiving merchandise and materials from vendors, handling and unpacking goods, and documenting any discrepancies such as damaged goods or shortages. The Warehouse Receiver will work in a dynamic environment that values good living, good food, and good service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A minimum of two (2) years previous experience working in a warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating powered industrial equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.).
• Warehouse computer system knowledge strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
• Ability to follow safe working practices, as instructed.
• Ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of incoming goods and check bills of lading or purchase orders on incoming shipments.
• Endorse and verify shipment accuracy against purchase orders and make appropriate adjustments if necessary (i.e., over/short, damaged product, change in size). Notify department manager of discrepancies.
• Inspect product for quality, freshness, damage, proper size, and expiration code date or 'sell by' dates.
• Unload trucks and break down pallets that do not immediately fit in allotted reserve storage spots.
• Select orders for special store orders (i.e. add-ons) and stock product as needed.
• Pull product returned from stores off trailers and stage for check-in process.
• Charge or change (cable or electric hoist) batteries for pallet jacks and industrial trucks.
• Rotate product properly by confirming expiration dates.
• Open master cases for repack selecting.
• Load trucks for delivery of product to the main warehouse dock.
• Maintain good attendance and safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
• Other duties and special projects as requested.

Benefits

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees