Receiver

Location 130 Eastern Avenue,Chelsea, MA, 02150,United States Base Pay $21.50 / Hour Job Category Warehouse Operations Employee Type Full-Time Required Degree NONE Name Kokou Koumessi Email View email address on click.appcast.io Position Summary The Receiver is responsible for ensuring all inbound products are accurately received, inspected, documented, and processed in accordance with company standards, food safety requirements, and operational procedures. This role serves as the first point of inspection for products entering the warehouse and plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, product quality, and vendor compliance. The Receiver works closely with Procurement, Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, and warehouse teams to verify deliveries, identify discrepancies, and ensure products are properly received into warehouse systems. Responsibilities Receive and inspect inbound shipments against bills of lading, purchase orders, vendor documentation, and company receiving requirements. Unload deliveries using approved warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks and other material handling equipment as required. Verify product quantities, catch weights, product attributes, lot codes, expiration dates, and packaging integrity. Inspect products for quality, condition, freshness, and specification compliance prior to acceptance. Apply LPN labels and process inventory documentation accurately and timely. Enter receiving transactions and product information into warehouse management systems (WMS) and other operational systems. Verify catch weights and product attributes within warehouse systems to ensure inventory accuracy. Prepare and maintain receiving reports, discrepancy documentation, and supporting records. Identify and document receiving discrepancies, shortages, overages, damages, and quality concerns. Communicate receiving issues to Procurement, Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, and leadership teams as appropriate. Close purchase orders and complete receiving transactions in accordance with company procedures and system requirements. Support inventory accuracy by ensuring products are properly identified, labeled, and routed to designated warehouse locations. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety within receiving areas and docks. Follow all GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality assurance, and workplace safety procedures. Assist with inventory counts, audits, and operational support activities as needed. Perform additional receiving and warehouse duties as assigned. Qualifications Prior receiving, warehouse, inventory control, logistics, or distribution experience preferred. Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, handheld devices, or inventory management tools preferred. Basic computer and data entry skills required. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to identify and communicate product, inventory, and receiving discrepancies. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout warehouse operational areas for extended periods of time. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull products and materials within company-established guidelines, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to perform inventory counts, product inspections, and audits using handheld scanners and warehouse technology. Ability to work in refrigerated, freezer, wet, or varying warehouse temperature environments. Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment as trained. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with workplace safety requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position operates within warehouse, production, and distribution environments that may include refrigerated, freezer, wet, and fast-paced operational conditions. Associates may be exposed to moving equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels. Baldor Specialty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. Summary About Baldor Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci's, Baldor has upheld its original promise-to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region. Join Our Team If youwant to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we'd love to meet you. and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor! #J-18808-Ljbffr