Receiver-Charlotte

Keany Produce & Gourmet; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Keany Produce & Gourmet is seeking a Receiving Associate to manage day-to-day warehouse receiving in a fast-paced environment in Charlotte, NC. The role requires lifting up to 50-60 lbs, operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts, and reading put-away reports to match locations with products.

You will rotate stock, follow safety policies, maintain documentation, and work with produce and dairy deliveries from suppliers. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; warehouse experience preferred.
• Two years of warehouse receiving experience.
• Knowledge of produce types and quality judgment.
• Basic inventory control and MS Office skills.
• Able to read put-away reports and locate slots.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Organize workflow within the Receiving Department.
• Rotate products before placement in slots.
• Ensure safe work practices in Receiving.
• Process required warehouse and receiving documentation.
• Handle product discrepancies and shortages.
• Maintain a clean, stocked warehouse.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Warehouse receiving

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Riding pallet jack

Sit-down forklift

Job description

The Receiving Associate will perform the day-to-day operations of warehouse receiving, with a designated start time and no set end time. End times may vary based on workload and business needs. A Receiving Associate is also responsible for ensuring that produce and dairy products being delivered to Keany Produce are received from its suppliers and stored in the proper manner within the Keany Produce warehouse areas.Essential Job FunctionsOrganize workflow within the Receiving DepartmentRotate all products before placing them in the appropriate slotAssure safe work practices within the Receiving DepartmentFollow Company policies and procedures.Provide proper warehouse and receiving documentation as needed.Handle product discrepancies / shortages / other problems.Maintain a clean and properly stocked warehousePerform other related duties as may be required.Working Conditions/Job EnvironmentDegree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position.Minimum lift requirement 50-60 lbs. on a regular basisMoving pallet jacks and forklifts.Frequent stopping and bendingWorking in 36 to 40-degree (F) warehouse areas for 8 to12 hours on a daily basisEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent industry experienceExperience: Two years of warehouse receiving experience.Knowledge: Thorough product knowledge, including acceptable substitutes and frequently ordered itemsWarehouse receiving and storage processes and proceduresKnowledge of produce types and ability to make judgments on product qualityBasic knowledge of inventory control and Microsoft Office software applicationsSkills and Abilities:Comfortable working in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment, and have good organizational skills.Must be a self-starter, assertive – decision maker, forward thinker, and problem solver.Able to drive a stand-up forklift, riding pallet jack, and a sit-down forkliftAble to lift and load cases on to warehouse shelves properly and safelyAbility to read put-away reports and match slot location and case product descriptionBasic math.Very strong verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Education: High School DiplomaExperience: Three years of warehouse receiving experience.Advanced knowledge of warehouse receiving and storage processes and proceduresAdvanced knowledge of produce types and ability to make judgments on product qualityAdvanced knowledge of inventory control and Microsoft Office Software applicationsThorough knowledge of Keany Produce policies and procedures.Knowledge of Maryland Workers’ Compensation law.Skills and Abilities:Flexibility and adaptability to change in work assignments and priorities.Very strong verbal and written communication skills