Cold-Chain Receiving & Inventory Lead

Paycom - ATS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and PTO/sick days

Job summary

Midwest Foods in Chicago, IL is seeking a Receiving & Inventory Supervisor to lead our inbound operations, enforce cold chain compliance, and drive inventory accuracy. You will split time between hands-on receiving tasks with the intake crew and supervising two staff members, ensuring shrink is minimized and FEFO rules are followed.

You will work under the Warehouse Manager/Director, coordinating dock scheduling, trimming delays, and maintaining product quality with close adherence to safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in logistics and overseeing receiving operations.
• Experience enforcing food safety and inventory accuracy in a cold or perishable environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound dock operations and schedule to prevent bottlenecks.
• Verify and count incoming produce against purchase orders and inspect quality.
• Enforce FEFO picking and maintain strict inventory controls and cycle counts.
• Lead two Receiving/Inventory associates; train and schedule daily workflows.
• Ensure compliance with safety and cold-chain regulations and company policies.

Skills

Logistics management

People supervision

Inventory control

FEFO enforcement

Forklift operation

NetSuite WMS

Tools

NetSuite WMS

Job description

Midwest Foods in Chicago, IL is seeking a Receiving & Inventory Supervisor to lead our inbound operations, enforce cold chain compliance, and drive inventory accuracy. You will split time between hands-on receiving tasks with the intake crew and supervising two staff members, ensuring shrink is minimized and FEFO rules are followed.

You will work under the Warehouse Manager/Director, coordinating dock scheduling, trimming delays, and maintaining product quality with close adherence to safety