Receiving Dock Specialist — Essential Warehouse Ops

Performance Foodservice; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401K matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage the receiving dock, inspect and verify materials, and ensure accurate inventory records. You will coordinate storage, enter data into the inventory system, and support the production flow while following safety and quality standards.

The role requires readiness to work varying shifts, lift up to 80 pounds, and operate in multi-temperature environments. You will act as a reliable team member helping ensure timely delivery of goods.

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.

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.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage the receiving dock, inspect and verify materials, and ensure accurate inventory records. You will coordinate storage, enter data into the inventory system, and support the production flow while following safety and quality standards.

The role requires readiness to work varying shifts, lift up to 80 pounds, and operate in multi-temperature environments. You will act as a reliable team member helping ensure timely delivery of goods.