Inbound Receiving Specialist – Food Warehouse

DeKalb Health; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods in Chelsea, MA is looking for a Receiver to ensure inbound products are received, inspected, and documented to high quality and food-safety standards. This role serves as the first point of inspection for products entering the warehouse and plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy and vendor compliance.

The Receiver works closely with Procurement, Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, and warehouse teams to verify deliveries, identify

Qualifications

• Experience in receiving or warehouse operations preferred.
• Experience using WMS, RF scanners, handheld devices, or inventory tools preferred.
• Basic computer and data entry skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify and communicate discrepancies in inventory and receiving.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect inbound shipments against bills of lading, PO, and vendor docs.
• Unload deliveries using pallet jacks and warehouse equipment.
• Verify quantities, catch weights, lot codes, expiration dates, and packaging integrity.
• Inspect quality and compliance prior to acceptance.
• Apply LPN labels and document receiving entries in systems.
• Enter transactions into WMS and other systems.
• Prepare receiving reports and discrepancy documentation.
• Identify and document shortages, overages, damages, and quality concerns.
• Communicate issues to Procurement, Operations, Inventory Control, and leadership.
• Close POs and complete receiving transactions per procedures.
• Support inventory accuracy by proper labeling and location routing.
• Maintain receiving areas clean, safe, and compliant with GMP/HACCP.
• Assist with counts, audits, and additional warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Teamwork

Independent worker

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Handheld devices

Inventory management tools

Job description

Baldor Specialty Foods in Chelsea, MA is looking for a Receiver to ensure inbound products are received, inspected, and documented to high quality and food-safety standards. This role serves as the first point of inspection for products entering the warehouse and plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy and vendor compliance.

The Receiver works closely with Procurement, Operations, Inventory Control, Quality Control, and warehouse teams to verify deliveries, identify