Day Warehouse Associate- Receiving

Van Eerden Foodservice; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid every Thursday

Excellent pay

Full benefits

401K match

Overtime pay

Career advancement

Job summary

VanEerden Foodservice in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Day Warehouse Associate to safely receive and select quality product for local restaurants, hotels, and arenas. The role offers a typical 7am–5pm schedule with paid Thursdays and strong benefits.

Team-focused environment with opportunities for advancement in driving, night shifts, or supervisory roles for committed workers. Candidates should be motivated, reliable, and capable of working in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• 1 year of receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a standup PIT and tools and willingness to become certified operating a forklift.
• Ability to lift 40-60 pounds and move on & off equipment regularly.
• Must have manual dexterity and be able to lift 70 lbs safely, reach product as tall as 6 feet and work standing up for 8+ hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Receive and rehandling cases to meet Ti/Hi specifications.
• Stocking and putting away pallets of product.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse
• Put away incoming product while rotating stock according to organizational standards
• Ability to select product for will call and or sales reps during high volume receiving days.
• Demonstrate attention to detail by evaluating produce quality, ensuring the quality of products off loaded onto the dock.

Skills

Communication

PIT operation

Forklift operation

Lifting 40-60 lbs

Standing/Endurance

Tools

Standup PIT

Forklift

Job description

Join “Team VanEerden” as a Day Warehouse Associate to safely and efficiently receive and select quality product for Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas best restaurants, hotels, and sporting arenas!

• Excellent Pay & Benefits, Team Environment, typical daily schedule of 7 am – 5 pm!

Work hard and earn great pay! Only those who are motivated and hardworking should apply.

Pay/Benefits – Paid EVERY THURSDAY

• $19 per hour starting pay based on experience and performance.
• Overtime pay of $28.50 per hour after 40 hours per week!
• PTO for Personal, Vacation and Holidays.
• Full Benefits: Medical, dental, life and disability insurance and 401K with 3% company match
• Quarterly performance reviews with pay increase opportunities based on performance and attitude

A successful Day Warehouse associate on Team VE has a strong work ethic, wants a fast-pacedenvironment, and likes working with a team to get the job done each day! They have a positive attitude, motivated and reliable!

Excellent advancement opportunities to driver, night shift warehouse, or supervisor/manager for those committed!

Why join Team VanEerden?

• We pride ourselves as Great People delivering Quality Product to our Loyal Customers!
• Excellent Culture built on teamwork and service - We VALUE our employees and customers
• Fast-paced and positive work environment with an emphasis on teamwork, quality & safety
• Warehouse Associates are Important & Valued members of our team working together to provide our customers great produce each and every delivery
• Typical daily schedule of 5 days per week, 7am – 5pm, Monday- Friday;

We strive to be the company employees want to work for, and the company restaurants want to buy from!

Job Overview for Day Warehouse Associate:

Receiving/ Operating PIT Responsibilities (80%)

• Receive and rehandling cases to meet Ti/Hi specifications.
• Stocking and putting away pallets of product.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse
• Put away incoming product while rotating stock according to organizational standards

Selection Responsibilities (20%)

• Ability to select product for will call and or sales reps during high volume receiving days.
• Demonstrate attention to detail buy evaluating produce quality, by ensuring the quality of products off loaded onto the dock.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• 1 year of receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a standup PIT and tools and willingness to become certified operating a forklift.
• Ability to lift 40-60 pounds and move on & off equipment regularly.
• Must have manual dexterity and be able to lift 70 lbs safely, reach product as tall as 6 feet and work standing up for 8+ hours per day.