Receiver

Smart Foodservice Stores

Cookeville (TN)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 33,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Cookeville, TN is hiring for a receiver to verify inbound product against invoices, label items, and ensure accurate inventory. The role supports food safety and stock integrity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The position offers Day One benefits, with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 5am–1:30pm, and opportunities for overtime. Candidates should have a high school education and warehouse experience.

Qualifications

High school education or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 3 months warehousing experience required.
Able to read and write legibly; basic math; good verbal communication; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Check inbound product against invoices and receiving paperwork to insure correct pack/size, quantity, product quality and temperature.
Check temperature of all inbound frozen and refrigerated products to ensure proper temperatures and compliance with food safety 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 variances to adjust inventory.
Apply labels to all incoming product to identify that product in the warehouse for stocking and inventory tracking.
Complete required paperwork for daily receiving per USDA and SOX requirements; sign and date to authenticate products received are placed into inventory.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Math basics

Verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Job description

Are You a Current US Foods Employee? Please Apply Directly Through Our Internal Workday Career Site

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 .

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

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:

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

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) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
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
2. Climb/balance Occasionally
Item: In and out of pallet jack 9inch step
3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Occasionally
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequently
Type: Boxes, pallet jack controls, mouse, temperature gage
8. Manipulate objects Frequently
type: Hand/Power Tools, Parts
9. Twisting Occ
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...