Assistant, Receiving

aa224; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays after 90 days

401(k) Profit Sharing

Job summary

McLane Company seeks a Receiving Assistant to maintain department files, update reports, and support buyers, vendors, and carriers to ensure correct purchase orders are received as scheduled.

You’ll join a safety-focused, team-driven warehouse with 130+ years of history, operating nationwide for restaurant, retail, and e-commerce clients. Benefits begin after 60 days, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life insurance, and 401(k) with profit sharing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years distribution/warehouse experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• English reading/writing at required level for job instructions and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedule of incoming carriers.
• Receive purchase orders, print pallet tags, and coordinate with buyers, vendors, and carriers.
• Communicate receipts of all products to leaders in a timely manner.
• Communicate no call/no shows and rescheduled shipments.
• Ensure shipments received in advance are communicated timely.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Organized

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Start a fulfilling career as a Receiving Assistant!

We're a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130+ years. We’re dedicated to collectively challenging any supply chain problem with top-of-the-line technology and safety measures carried throughout the process. We wouldn’t be where we are without our warehouse team. It’s why we’ve built a culture-focused and diverse environment for you that offers opportunities for advancement with industry-leading benefits.

As a Receiving Assistant, you will maintain and update department files and reports. Assist other internal departments as required by providing documentation, files, and support.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: $18.50 per hour.
• The typical shift for this position is Sunday through Thursday, with a 3:30 PM start time until finish.
• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Receiving Assistant:

• Maintain schedule of incoming carriers.
• Receive purchase orders, print pallet tags, and work closely with buyers, vendors, and carriers as well as receiving teammates to ensure that the proper purchase orders are received according to the schedule.
• Communicate receipts of all products timely to appropriate leaders.
• Also communicate no call, no shows, and rescheduled shipments.
• Ensure that shipments received in advance are also communicated timely.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Warehouse Teammate:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 or more years work experience, preferably in the distribution industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office systems.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
  

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Organized
• Problem solver
• Teamwork oriented
• Safety conscious
• Detailed

Moving America forward — together.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of teammates for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/