Warehouse Receiver - Seasonal
About The Position
A Warehouse Receiver is responsible for timely and accurate receipt of products and placement in designated warehouse areas. The role unloads and breaks down incoming goods, then reviews them to verify that the items and quantities match the purchase order. At the Danbury store’s central warehouse only, receivers also fulfill transfer orders for timely delivery to other food stores and verify items and quantities against the manifest. The position works in a receiving department where the temperature is below room temperature because products are highly perishable. The receiving dock may also be colder than room temperature when doors are open for deliveries, and noise may be above normal due to the HVAC system. The role involves frequent walking, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, squatting, and reaching, with lifting up to 110 pounds.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift, reach truck, walkie rider, and other equipment used in the receiving department.
- Good written and oral communication skills in English.
- Good organizational skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Excellent work ethic.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Honesty.
- Ability to solve problems and work as part of a team.
- Flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience is a plus but is not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Review the dock schedule to identify the day’s expected deliveries.
- Review invoices and purchase orders before unloading trucks to confirm they match.
- Unload and break down incoming products; inspect them for compliance with COOL laws, damage, and quantity accuracy against purchase orders.
- Complete purchase orders and return them to the receiving office.
- Complete manifests based on goods received or loaded and return them to the receiving office.
- Keep work areas clean and clear of obstructions.
- At the Danbury central warehouse only, fulfill transfer orders for timely delivery to other food stores and verify items and quantities against the manifest.
- Handle other projects as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan for full-time and part-time team members.
- Family and personal time.
- Life insurance.
- Dayforce Wallet, which allows team members to request earned pay at no cost.
- Career opportunities and growth; the posting states that over 80% of managers have been promoted from within.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
