Forklift / Warehouse Receiver

Adecco; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Warehouse Receiver to unload deliveries, verify quantities, and record inventory. This role involves labeling, stocking, and ensuring accurate documentation in the warehouse, with a focus on FIFO and safe handling.

Candidates should be comfortable in refrigerated environments, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and available for weekend/OH overtime shifts. Forklift experience is strongly preferred, and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous receiving, warehouse, inventory, or food-distribution experience preferred.
• Experience reading purchase orders and shipping documents preferred.
• Stand-up forklift or electric pallet-jack experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to accurately count, inspect, and document products.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated and temperature-controlled environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical warehouse work.
• Must be available to work weekends, overtime, and possible split days off.
• Dependable attendance and strong attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming shipments safely and efficiently.
• Compare products and quantities against purchase orders, bills of lading, and receiving documents.
• Inspect products for damage, contamination, temperature concerns, or incorrect quantities.
• Record received products accurately in the inventory system.
• Label, stage, and put away products in assigned warehouse locations.
• Rotate food products according to FIFO and expiration-date procedures.
• Report shortages, overages, damages, and other discrepancies immediately.
• Operate pallet jacks and stand-up forklifts as assigned.
• Maintain organized receiving docks, aisles, and storage areas.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, OSHA, and warehouse safety procedures.
• Assist with inventory counts and other warehouse duties when needed.

Skills

Receiving experience

PO/shipping document literacy

Forklift experience

Count/inspect/document products

Refrigerated environment

Heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Weekend/overtime availability

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Warehouse Receiver safely unloads incoming deliveries, verifies products for accuracy and quality, records received inventory, and places products in the correct warehouse locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming shipments safely and efficiently.

• Compare products and quantities against purchase orders, bills of lading, and receiving documents.

• Inspect products for damage, contamination, temperature concerns, or incorrect quantities.

• Record received products accurately in the inventory system.

• Label, stage, and put away products in assigned warehouse locations.

• Rotate food products according to FIFO and expiration-date procedures.

• Report shortages, overages, damages, and other discrepancies immediately.

• Operate pallet jacks and stand-up forklifts as assigned.

• Maintain organized receiving docks, aisles, and storage areas.

• Follow food-safety, sanitation, OSHA, and warehouse safety procedures.

• Assist with inventory counts and other warehouse duties when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous receiving, warehouse, inventory, or food-distribution experience preferred.

• Experience reading purchase orders and shipping documents preferred.

• Stand-up forklift or electric pallet-jack experience strongly preferred.

• Ability to accurately count, inspect, and document products.

• Comfortable working in refrigerated and temperature-controlled environments.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical warehouse work.

• Must be available to work weekends, overtime, and possible split days off.

• Dependable attendance and strong attention to detail required.

Schedule and Overtime Notice

• All shifts are subject to overtime.

• Sunday and Monday: Mandatory 12-hour shifts.

• Tuesday through Saturday: Required overtime as needed.

• Weekend availability is required; split days off may be scheduled.

Pay Details: $22.00 to $23.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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