Receiver

UNFI; Howell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UNFI in Howell Township, NJ is seeking a Receiver to support warehouse and receiving operations. You will move products off trucks, monitor quality, log entries into inventory, and place items in proper staging locations to maintain accurate stock levels.

Key duties include verifying quantities, reporting damage, pallet building, labeling accuracy, safe work practices, and operating warehouse equipment. Shift is 2AM–10:30AM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safety guidelines and company procedures.
• Strong communication with supervisors, leads and management.
• Basic knowledge of RF systems used in warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Checks with supervisors at shift start to discuss issues.
• Verifies received quantities against packing slips or POs.
• Reports damage due to refrigeration, travel or handling.
• Sorts or breaks down incoming product (Eastern Region only).
• Builds pallets for back stock reserves and proper put-away.
• Ensures correct labeling and placement in pick slots or back stock.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and operates equipment safely.
• Wears required PPE and follows HACCP/SQF policies.
• Shift is 2AM - 10:30AM Monday through Friday.

Skills

RF systems knowledge

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Position Purpose

Responsible for having a strong understanding of the entire warehouse and receiving procedures. Also needs to understand the products, receiving procedures, and back stock put away procedures. A receiver is responsible for moving product off trucks, monitoring the quality of product, entering it into inventory, and properly putting product in its respective staging location.

Position Purpose

Responsible for having a strong understanding of the entire warehouse and receiving procedures. Also needs to understand the products, receiving procedures, and back stock put away procedures. A receiver is responsible for moving product off trucks, monitoring the quality of product, entering it into inventory, and properly putting product in its respective staging location.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Checks with supervisors or leads at the beginning of the shift to discuss any issues or changes in the daily procedure.
• Verifies quantities of product received against the packing slip/purchase order.
• Checks and reports any damage found due to refrigeration, travel or handling by inbound freight company.
• Sorts or breakdowns all incoming product. (Eastern Region only)
• Builds steady and secure pallets to be put into back stock reserves.
• Ensures that all labeling of product and pallets are accurate for put-away in proper pick slot or back stock location
• Keeps area clean and debris out of work area; ensures a safe working environment.
• Operates and inspects all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Wears personal protective equipment as required.
• Shift is 2AM - 10:30AM Monday through Friday

Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location

Qualifications

• Receiver functions are completed in accordance with Company standards and procedures including quality standards and safety regulations.
• Effective communication and coordination exist with Company personnel and with management.
• High School Diploma / GED Certification and/or equivalent related experience
• Understanding of Safety guidelines
• Strong knowledge of applicable BAKCO functions and RF systems
• Warehouse/Operations preferred but not required
• System implementation experience is preferred

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.