Assistant Receiver

About Hardies Hardie’s Fresh Foods has been delivering the freshest produce and finest specialty ingredients to Texas kitchens for over 80 years. Family‑owned and Texas‑proud, Hardie’s started with a single truck and a passion for quality. Today, we’re a trusted partner to chefs, restaurants, and foodservice professionals across the Lone Star State—supplying everything from peak‑season fruits and vegetables to artisan cheeses, premium olive oils, chocolates, and center‑of‑the‑plate proteins like meats and seafood. Position Summary The Assistant Receiver will work closely with the Warehouse Manager to provide support to warehouse operations, including receiving, staging, replenishing, and inventory control, ensuring that all customer orders are completed. What you’ll do Supports receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and supporting program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system. Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement. Ensures the warehouse is kept clean and in compliance with AIBand NFSstandards. Supports workloads and productivity and ensures that all receiving and put‑away is completed in a timely manner and inventory is maintained accurately. Ensures compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements. Covers for any other area of the warehouse as needed and supports the day operation when the day manager is not available. Records and documents all appropriate documentation and reports all discrepancies to AP, Purchasing, and Operations Management. Ensures inbound trucks are properly scheduled and product is in a wholesome intact condition. Properly receives inbound loads, records entries accurately, and scans products properly according to the purchase order. Monitors product levels and rotation. Helps stock, manage, and locate inbound product. Supports other warehouse functions when needed. Cleans and documents sanitation in receiving docks and supports cleanliness throughout warehouse. Completes warehouse operational requirements by finishing daily tasks and reporting appropriate receiving documents to AP and Operations Manager. Ensures Lumping checks are received and logged appropriately and are sent to accounting. Any other tasks assigned. About you Leadership and ability to work as a team. Knowledge of and demonstrated success in implementing best practices in distribution, with a focus on receiving and inventory control. Ability to analyze and report on data to management in a clear, concise manner. Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities. Accurate with attention to detail. Strong communication and organization skills with superior work ethic. Judgment and decision‑making ability. Team player who works productively with a wide range of staff. Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and customer service skills. Ability to make decisions, problem‑solve, prioritize assignments, and direct the workforce in an ever‑changing, warehouse environment. Proficiency with computer systems (Outlook, MS Excel); able to learn Canopy and other software as needed. Experience with process improvement and knowledge of best practices within receiving and inventory control. Ability to motivate, influence, communicate, and engage with staff in all company objectives. Benefits Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays Health, Dental and Medical Benefits Weekly pay Life Insurance 5% above cost for our high‑quality food products Employee discounts for travel and events 401k Employee Stock Purchase Plan Equal Opportunity Employer The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mikehudsondist