Warehouse Receiver

PFG | Performance Good Group

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Vistar is America’s leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what’s right, and giving back to the communities they serve. This position oversees the receiving dock area to receive, inspect, identify, count and verify quality and labeling of all materials and supplies delivered to the facility. The role involves completing related documentation, coordinating the storage of supplies, and entering information into the inventory database. The Warehouse Receiver observes all safety regulations and ensures all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
6 - 12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position
Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift
Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry
Pass pre-employment drug test

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
Foodservice distribution or related industry experience
Pallet jack and/or forklift certified

Responsibilities

Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately. Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines. Open loading dock doors, set dock plate in place and prepare the area to receive products and supplies from tractor-trailers. Inspect incoming trailers at the loading dock to insure they meet company quality standards and take appropriate action, as needed.
Receive incoming products and supplies and verify items on receiving schedule against the bill of lading. Ensure count accuracy, record counts on appropriate forms/database and verify quality and labeling of all materials and supplies.
Perform damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy. Inspect date sensitive items, perform temperature checks, quality checks on products and take appropriate action as needed.
Identify label and store supplies according to specifications and enter purchase order data into the inventory system.
Coordinate and/or unload and transport items to staging areas in appropriate warehouse with forklift / pallet jack. Assist Forklift Operators by putting away, breaking down pallets, changing stretch wrap and re-wrapping pallets, as needed.
Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
Perform other related duties as assigned.