Receiver

US Foods; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a full-time Receiver in Cookeville, TN. You will check inbound products against orders, verify temperatures for cold items, and apply labels for stock-keeping. The role requires basic math, clear communication, and reliable data entry to keep inventory accurate.

The position offers daytime hours, overtime potential, and benefits beginning on day one. Experience in warehousing is preferred but not required, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 months warehousing experience.
• Read, write, and communicate clearly; perform basic math and use a computer.

Responsibilities

• Check inbound product against invoices and receiving paperwork for correct pack/size and quantity.
• Verify product temperature for frozen/refrigerated items and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Apply labels to incoming product for inventory tracking and stocking.
• Complete required receiving paperwork to document inventory.
• Interact with internal teams like supervisors and procurement associates.

Skills

Read & write

Basic math

Verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Job description

Cookeville TN

Full time

R283586

BASIC PURPOSE:

Check inbound product against receiving paperwork to insure that product matches order in quantity and pack size, and labels the product accordingly. Also ensure product condition meets acceptable government and company requirements. This helps maintain accurate inventory records and makes sure that the customer is receiving the correct, high quality product.

Become A US FOODS® Receiver

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods!. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

Position Title may earn up to $19 per hour PLUS overtime !

Schedule & Location

Mon - Friday w/occasional Saturday | 5am – 1:30pm | Cookeville, TN

Benefits Day One

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later! Get all the details here (https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html) .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Check inbound product identification against invoices and receiving paperwork to insure correct pack/size, quantity, product quality and temperature, pallet ti/hi, etc.

Check temperature of all inbound frozen and refrigerated products to ensure proper temperatures and comply with U.S. Foodservice’s food safety and RRE requirements.

Check the cleanliness of the trailers before they are unloaded.

Verify quantity of each product to insure physical count agrees with shipping and receiving documentation; report any variances so that inventory levels are accurately adjusted in system.

Apply labels to all incoming product to identify that product in the warehouse for stocking, selection and inventory tracking.

Complete required paperwork for daily receiving, as per U.S. Foodservice, USDA and SOX requirements; sign and date to authenticate products received are placed into inventory.

SUPERVISION

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Day Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control Clerk, Procurement Associates

External: Outside Drivers, Lumper services

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: High School Education or equivalent preferred.

Related Experience: A minimum of 3 months previous warehousing experience required, previous comparable warehouse experience preferred;

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to read & write legibly; basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); good verbal communication skills; basic computer skills

Physical Requirements:

1. SIT Occasionally
2. STAND Continuously
3. WALK Frequently
4. DRIVE Frequently: Pallet Jack

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally (up to 80 lbs.)
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasional
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasional
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Never
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

1. Push/pull Continuously

Item: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, pallets

1. Climb/balance Occasionally

Item: In and out of pallet jack 9inch step

1. Stoop/squat Occasionally
2. Kneel/bend Occasionally
3. Bend Occasionally
4. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
5. Grasp objects Frequently

Type: Boxes, pallet jack controls, mouse, temperature gage

1. Manipulate objects Frequently

type: Hand/Power Tools, Parts

1. Twisting Occasionally

Twists torso while driving the pallet jack to look for obstructions and/ or other

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $19/hr and $24/hr.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here (https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html) .

EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

US Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

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