Receiving Associate

St. Louis Area Foodbank; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Area Foodbank seeks a Receiving Associate to ensure accurate data and reporting for inventory management in a warehouse setting. The role requires attention to detail, ability to verify quantities, and coordination of storage and rotation of products.

You will perform data entry in the Ceres system, unload inbound freight, inspect items, and support the Inventory Control Manager with reports and cycle counts as needed. This position supports the bi-state region’s nourishment efforts.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with inventory control experience in a warehouse.
• Proven data entry skills using inventory software.
• Ability to coordinate storage and rotation of product.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound freight and perform visual inspection.
• Document temperature for frozen/refrigerated items and assess fitness for distribution.
• Verify quantities with BOL/packing list and manage labels.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with reports.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Team player

Attention to detail

Unloading inbound freight

Tools

Ceres inventory system

Job description

St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Receiving Associate

Immediate Supervisor: Inventory Control Manager or management designee Employees Supervised: None

FLSA: Non-exempt

General Description/Position Summary

The primary role of the Receiving Associate is to ensure accurate data and reporting related to inventory management. Responsibilities include maintaining product inventories with a comprehensive understanding of database management. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with inventory control experience in a warehouse environment who is a team player willing to do what it takes to help the team get the job done to support the St. Louis Area Foodbank nourish, empower, and transform the communities we serve in the bi-state region.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Physically unload and perform visual inspection of inbound freight.
  • Inspect freight bills, confirm delivery address and temperature settings listed (if required).
  • Document the temperature of frozen and refrigerated items and determine fitness of items for distribution.
  • Verify pallet/case quantities with BOL and/or packing list.
• Monitor quality of inbound freight and **escalate quality issues for resolution.**
• Perform data entry for all items by preparing appropriate invoices and shipping labels using the Ceres inventory management system.
• Create domestic goods receipts in the Ceres inventory management system as required.
• Coordinate the storage and rotation of product in an efficient, organized, and safe fashion.
• Work with Warehouse Associates and Receiving Coordinator to ensure all items are labeled and stored accurately. Rotate and remove product as directed.
• Assist the Inventory Control Manager with reports as needed.
• Perform cycle counts of physical inventory.