Warehouse Receiver

POSITION SUMMARY

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, this position is responsible for receipt and cold storage of products in a warehouse facility. Responsible for the unloading, safe movement, accurate placement and receiving documentation of cold/frozen perishables awaiting worldwide distribution.

Preparation of cold product shipments in accordance with specific/detailed customer requirements. Selects, verifies, palletizes and/or loads quality controlled and inspected (USDA/USDC) products to meet the designated time requirements for worldwide transportation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following. Other Duties may be assigned

• Identify opportunities for increased efficiencies through strategic planning and coordinating inbound product to outbound orders, warehouse put-away, and container utilization.
• Receipt of product according to company SOP’s, standards of food safety, quality and all other department related tasks.
• Accurately count product, compare product to Purchase Order and supplier’s Bill of Lading, report any discrepancies (overages, shortages or damaged) to appropriate Purchaser and document discrepancies on Purchase Order.
• Receipt of seafood and shellfish according to company plan while completing appropriate form.
• Ensure product food safety and quality by opening one case per pallet and checking product for mold, condensation, off-orders, discoloration, freezer burn and exposed product.
• Cross-train in order to serve as backup to Shipping (i.e. pulling, checking, labeling, etc.) and operate all warehouse vehicles (transporter, forklift, and hostler) and equipment (wrappers, strappers, tippers, and tablets).
• Assign doors to incoming loads.
• Responsible for put away of all products

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Work safely to ensure production schedule is met
• Verify product labeling is accurate
• Communicate and coordinate each assigned task with Supervisor and Foreman
• Demonstrate working knowledge and ability to use xTuple and MS Outlook
• Decipher production dates or codes
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory reconciliation
• Responsible for maintaining clean work area and vehicles in designated location(s).

Notify maintenance of any unsafe or non-functioning vehicles or equipment, fill out corresponding

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or five plus years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.

Ability to understand, speak, and write grammatically correct English in order to convey messages and correspond articulately and professionally.

Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Richmond Wholesale to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.

Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and have consistent and disciplined follow through.

Problem-Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Must be able to work under stress, always presenting a calm professional demeanor.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to communicate orally effectively.
• Required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the facilities.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift ten or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• The work environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well-lit, and the noise level is moderate. Duties in the facilities will range between ambient temperature and ?10°F.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with help).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.