Receiver

Performance Foodservice; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a warehouse associate to oversee receiving, inspection, and labeling of materials, ensuring accuracy and quality. You will coordinate storage, assist with inventory entries, and support the smooth flow of products through the receiving dock.

Responsibilities include dock operations, counting accuracy, quality checks, and using forklifts or pallet jacks to move items. Candidates should have 6–12 months warehouse experience and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• 6–12 months of warehouse/distribution work experience preferred.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.
• Must stand/walk and lift repeatedly throughout shift.
• Must lift 10–35 lbs and up to 80 lbs occasionally.
• Work in multi-temperature environments (cooler/freezer/dry).
• Pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, count, and verify quality and labeling of materials.
• Ensure safe operations and maintain clean work areas.
• Open loading dock doors and prepare area to receive products from trailers.
• Verify items against the receiving schedule and bill of lading.
• Record counts and maintain inventory data entry accuracy.
• Operate forklift/pallet jack to move materials to staging areas.
• Perform general housekeeping and participate in safety checks as required.
• Complete paperwork and assist as needed to support production flow.

Skills

Stamina/Physical fitness

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

Oversee the receiving dock area to receive, inspect, identify, count and verify quality and labeling of all materials and supplies delivered to the facility; complete related documentation, coordinate the storage of supplies and enter information into inventory database and other similar duties necessary to the movement and maintenance of supplies and raw materials observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Open loading dock doors, set dock plate in place and prepare the area to receive products and supplies from tractor-trailers.
• Inspect incoming trailers at the loading dock to insure they meet company quality standards and take appropriate action, as needed.
• Receive incoming products and supplies and verify items on receiving schedule against the bill of lading. Ensure count accuracy, record counts on appropriate forms/database and verify quality and labeling of all materials and supplies.
• Perform damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy. Inspect date sensitive items, perform temperature checks, quality checks on products and take appropriate action as needed.
• Identify label and store supplies according to specifications and enter purchase order data into the inventory system.
• Coordinate and/or unload and transport items to staging areas in appropriate warehouse with forklift / pallet jack. Assist Forklift
• Operators by putting away, breaking down pallets, changing stretch wrap and re-wrapping pallets, as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6 - 12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry
• Pass pre-employment drug test