Receiver Specialist

The Chefs’ Warehouse; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chefs’ Warehouse is seeking a Receiver/Inspector to verify incoming products against invoices, ensure quantity, quality, and proper temperature, and uphold HACCP/SQF and USDA/FDA guidelines.

You will complete required paperwork, coordinate with the QA team, and maintain a clean receiving area while ensuring compliance with food safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous receiving experience.
• Previous quality control experience in a food-related industry preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, allergen awareness, and USDA/FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Compares actual received product to invoices/packing slips to ensure quantity and quality meets our standards.
• Receives warehouse goods and materials, checking them against purchase order and delivery documents to verify quantity and conditions.
• Completes all required checklists, reports, and compliance paperwork in a thorough, timely manner.
• Troubleshoots and resolves any discrepancies with incoming loads.
• Coordinates FDA inspections to resolve any quality issues.
• Transports product to proper location using pallet jacks and forklifts; disposes of trash and cardboard using compactor.
• Maintains cleanliness of receiving area including loading docks and trash site.
• Works with Quality Assurance Team to ensure specific Good Manufacturing Practices are being followed.
• Employee shall adhere to all company food safety policies, procedures, and trainings.

Skills

Receiving experience

Quality control

Job description

Position Summary:

The Receiver/Inspector receives all incoming products from vendors, ensuring proper quality, quantity, and temperature upon arrival. The receiver/inspector is familiar with HACCP, SQF, and USDA/FDA guidelines and procedures and is responsible for the completion of all required paperwork and reporting procedures.

What you’ll do:

• Compares actual received product to invoices/packing slips to ensure quantity and quality meets our standards.
• Receives warehouse goods and materials, checking them against purchase order and delivery documents to verify quantity and conditions.
• Completes all required checklists, reports, and compliance paperwork in a thorough, timely manner.
• Troubleshoots and resolves any discrepancies with incoming loads.
• Coordinates FDA inspections to resolve any quality issues.
• Transports product to proper location using pallet jacks and forklifts; disposes of trash and cardboard using compactor.
• Maintains cleanliness of receiving area including loading docks and trash site.
• Works with Quality Assurance Team to ensure specific Good Manufacturing Practices are being followed.
• Employee shall adhere to all company food safety policies, procedures, and trainings.

About you:

• 2+ years of previous receiving experience.
• Previous quality control experience in a food-related industry preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, allergen awareness, and USDA/FDA guidelines.