Receiver/Checker-1st shift | Cooler & Freezer

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training provided

Weekly pay and benefits from day 1 (MS

PTO and Holiday Pay

$100 safety shoes allowance

Career progression opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Health & wellness program

Employee discounts/purchasing programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers is seeking a Receiver/Checker in Houston to ensure correct merchandise is received in good condition and in the correct quantities. The role requires accuracy, ability to operate MHE, and adherence to safety standards in a refrigerated/frozen environment.

The job offers a first shift, 5 days on/2 days off with a starting pay of $19.00 per hour plus a $1.50 cooler/freezer premium, with weekly pay and benefits from day one. Location: 3100 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77021.

Qualifications

• Specialized Knowledge: Ability to complete Receiving Certification.
• Special Skills: Must perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reliability and satisfactory attendance are required.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (MHE).
• Basic computer skills and accurate math/reading abilities.

Responsibilities

• Examine contents and compare with records to verify accuracy of incoming shipments.
• Record correct counts and pallet types for PO completion.
• Input shipment data into the system (weight, charges, space, damages).
• Maintain accurate inbound freight counts for storage and inventory.
• Assist with inventory through cycle/directed counting.
• Investigate shortages, overages and damages and advise on responses.
• Monitor open invoices in the warehouse management system.
• Support smooth flow from receiving to shipping and communicate issues.
• Identify high-volume/high-dollar items during shipping processes.
• Label pallets and verify inbound freight against PO and BOL.
• Record discrepancies and inform management of damage or shortages.

Skills

Receiving Certification

Attention to detail

Math and reading skills

Basic computer skills

MHE operation

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Position Overview

Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors and communities.

As a Receiver/Checker, you will ensure that the correct merchandise is received by the facility free of damage, infestation, and in correct quantities.

Earn $19+ $1.50 (cooler/freezer premium) FT, 5 days on/2 days off (Saturday off), 1st Shift. Location: 3100 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Texas 77021.

Responsibilities

• Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming shipment.
• Record the correct count and pallet type for input upon completion of the PO.
• Record shipment data into computer system, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and record-keeping purposes.
• Maintain accurate counts on inbound freight to insure appropriate warehouse storage availability.
• Assist with maintaining an accurate inventory through cycle/directed counting.
• Research customer service issues including, but not limited to shortages, overages and damages and recommend appropriate response.
• Monitor warehouse management system for open invoices.
• Support the even flow from receiving to shipping and communicate issues and concerns.
• Identify and monitor high volume and high dollar items during shipping process.
• Label all pallets to be stocked and verify accuracy of inbound freight received by comparing the purchase order with the bill of lading.
• Record discrepancies on bill of lading and inform clerk and/or appropriate management of damage and inventory shortages.
• Set up items and slots to ensure maximum efficiency for shipping and receiving.
• Recognize potential inventory hazards including, but not limited to storage of raw or over cooked product.
• Operate current warehouse management system.
• Utilize necessary technology (e.g., voice, RF gun) to select product.
• Audit pick/reserve slots and keep rotation of product accurate, as needed.
• Verify absence of rodent/pest activity in all inbound shipments and document any record of activity.
• Perform all other daily/weekly/monthly tasks, not specifically mentioned herein, as described in the inventory control SOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Travel & Work Arrangement

Travel Required: No.

Benefits

• Paid training provided
• Weekly Pay and Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company matched 401k)
• PTO and Holiday Pay offered
• In certain locations C&S offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health & Wellness program
• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Work Environment

Your work environment may include: Perishable (Refrigerated) - about 28°- 60° Frozen - about -20° - 0°.

Qualifications

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Specialized Knowledge: Ability to complete Receiving Certification.
• Special Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, ability and other characteristics required:

• Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely Show reliability and maintain satisfactory attendance. Produce quality work.
• Ability to maintain required productivity/work expectations.
• Ability to operate required materials handling equipment (MHE).
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good math and reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to use pallet jack or forklift.
• Physical abilities: Never balancing. Occasionally sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Occasionally gripping, carrying, pushing, lifting, pulling carrying up to 60 Lbs. Occasionally climbing up to 4 ft. (Must have fall protection training and using proper fall protection equipment). Frequently standing, handling, fingering and feeling. Frequently standing on surface type (s): Carpet, tile, concrete. Continuously walking on surface type (s): Carpet, tile, concrete. Continuously reaching (level: Waist/overhead, etc). Continuously talking, seeing, hearing, smelling and repetitive movement.

Company Culture & Values

Inspire Trust Builds upon your Talent Creates an Inclusive Work Environment: (Business) Drives for Results Drives Continuous Improvement & Innovation Facilitates Change.

Equal Opportunity Statement

C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

GSC Wholesale, LLC 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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

About Our Company

Grocers Supply, based in Houston, is the largest wholesale grocery supplier in Texas, supplying over 900 independent grocery stores.

Grocers Supply serves customers of all sizes, from single store independent retailers to chains, such as Fiesta, FoodTown, Market Basket, Cox Foodarama / La Fiesta, Sellers Brothers, Minyard Food Stores, G. E. Foodland, and El Rio Grande.

GSC Wholesale, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products.

C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast.

We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.