Receiving & Inventory Coordinator

Western Refining Inc.; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kress Food Market in El Paso, TX is hiring a Receiving & Inventory Coordinator to support daily operations by receiving deliveries, organizing storage areas, and maintaining inventory accuracy. This role collaborates with vendors, drivers, tenants, and kitchen teams to ensure safe handling and efficient flow in a fast-paced food hall environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, organized, safety-minded, and ready to work across varied shifts while following FIFO,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in receiving, inventory, stockroom, warehouse, or food storage roles preferred.
• Experience with refrigerated, frozen, dry-storage, or food-service products preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food-safety, FIFO rotation, storage organization, temperature awareness, sanitation, and safe lifting practices preferred.
• Food Handler certification required where applicable by law, regulation, or company policy.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and assist with incoming deliveries, including dry goods, refrigerated items, frozen goods, produce, packaging, and operational supplies
• Verify delivery accuracy by comparing items received against packing slips, invoices, purchase orders, or other receiving documentation as needed
• Check products for visible damage, labeling concerns, quality issues, expiration dates, pest evidence, temperature concerns, or signs of improper handling
• Communicate delivery discrepancies, shortages, damaged products, temperature issues, or other concerns to management promptly
• Coordinate respectfully with vendors, delivery drivers, tenants, kitchen teams, and management to support smooth receiving and delivery flow
• Organize and maintain assigned storage areas, including dry storage, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, shelving, receiving areas, and back-of-house supply spaces
• Support accurate inventory counts, product rotation, stock movement, and storage organization to help reduce waste and improve operating efficiency
• Follow first-in, first-out rotation, date marking, labeling, allergen awareness, and cross-contamination prevention practices
• Assist with inventory checks, internal product staging, supply tracking, and communication of low-stock items or unauthorized product movement
• Maintain clear aisles, accessible storage zones, proper product placement, and safe stacking practices in all assigned areas

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety-minded

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Pallet jack operation

Inventory systems basics

Job description

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Receiving & Inventory Coordinator

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1170

Position Summary

The Kress embodies the culture, spirit, and traditions of downtown El Paso while offering a work environment focused on the overall employee experience. The Receiving & Inventory Coordinator supports daily operations by receiving deliveries, organizing storage areas, maintaining inventory accuracy, and helping ensure products and supplies are handled safely, efficiently, and in accordance with food-safety standards.

This role serves as an important link between vendors, delivery drivers, tenants, kitchen teams, and management. The ideal team member is dependable, detail-oriented, organized, safety-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced food hall environment where accuracy, communication, cleanliness, and follow-through are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and assist with incoming deliveries, including dry goods, refrigerated items, frozen goods, produce, packaging, and operational supplies
• Verify delivery accuracy by comparing items received against packing slips, invoices, purchase orders, or other receiving documentation as needed
• Check products for visible damage, labeling concerns, quality issues, expiration dates, pest evidence, temperature concerns, or signs of improper handling
• Communicate delivery discrepancies, shortages, damaged products, temperature issues, or other concerns to management promptly
• Coordinate respectfully with vendors, delivery drivers, tenants, kitchen teams, and management to support smooth receiving and delivery flow
• Organize and maintain assigned storage areas, including dry storage, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, shelving, receiving areas, and back-of-house supply spaces
• Support accurate inventory counts, product rotation, stock movement, and storage organization to help reduce waste and improve operating efficiency
• Follow first-in, first-out rotation, date marking, labeling, allergen awareness, and cross-contamination prevention practices
• Assist with inventory checks, internal product staging, supply tracking, and communication of low-stock items or unauthorized product movement
• Maintain clear aisles, accessible storage zones, proper product placement, and safe stacking practices in all assigned areas

Food Safety, Cold-Chain & Compliance

• Help maintain food-safety and sanitation standards in receiving, storage, cooler, freezer, and dock areas
• Monitor temperature-sensitive products during receiving and move refrigerated or frozen items to proper storage promptly
• Follow cold-chain, temperature-awareness, product-separation, cross-contamination prevention, and safe food-handling procedures
• Assist with temperature logs, storage checks, product condition reviews, and other compliance-related documentation as directed
• Report product safety concerns, equipment issues, pest concerns, spills, broken packaging, or storage hazards to management immediately

Loading Dock, Equipment & Facility Support

• Help coordinate dock activity, delivery staging, freight flow, courier pick-ups, and internal product movement to reduce congestion and support smooth operations
• Operate material-handling equipment safely, including carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and other equipment as assigned or certified
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free receiving, loading dock, staging, storage, and waste-disposal areas
• Assist with trash, recycling, cardboard breakdown, product movement, supply stocking, and general facility support tasks as needed
• Follow safety procedures when working around delivery vehicles, wet or slick surfaces, heavy products, moving equipment, cold storage areas, and high-traffic work zones

Teamwork, Communication & Business Needs

• Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, tenants, delivery drivers, vendors, and management
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and readiness to work assigned shifts
• Adapt to changing delivery schedules, business volume, tenant needs, staffing levels, events, and seasonal demand
• Work morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, holiday, event, and flexible schedules based on business needs
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support Kress Food Market operations and guest experience

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience in receiving, inventory, stockroom, warehouse, food storage, restaurant operations, grocery, hospitality, or facilities support preferred
• Experience working with refrigerated, frozen, dry-storage, or food-service products preferred
• Basic knowledge of food safety, FIFO rotation, storage organization, temperature awareness, sanitation, and safe lifting practices preferred
• Food Handler certification required where applicable by law, regulation, or company policy
• Forklift, pallet jack, or material-handling equipment experience preferred; certification may be required based on assigned equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to accurately receive, inspect, document, organize, and move products and supplies
• Ability to communicate respectfully and clearly with vendors, tenants, coworkers, delivery drivers, and management
• Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, urgency, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow food-safety, sanitation, cold-chain, storage, labeling, and workplace-safety procedures consistently
• Basic comfort using receiving logs, inventory sheets, tablets, scanners, email, spreadsheets, or inventory systems as needed
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, reach, twist, squat, climb stairs, work in cold storage areas, and perform repetitive lifting and movement throughout the shift
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 50 pounds regularly and heavier items with proper assistance or equipment when needed

Success Factors

• Receives and organizes deliveries accurately, safely, and in a timely manner
• Maintains clean, orderly, and accessible receiving, storage, cooler, freezer, and dock areas
• Supports inventory accuracy, proper product rotation, and clear communication of shortages or discrepancies
• Follows food-safety, sanitation, cold-chain, labeling, and cross-contamination prevention procedures consistently
• Communicates professionally with vendors, tenants, delivery drivers, coworkers, and management
• Responds quickly to changing delivery schedules, product needs, events, and operational priorities
• Takes ownership of behind-the-scenes support that helps Kress Food Market operate efficiently and remain guest-ready

Compliance Statement

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet business needs.

Let’s bring people back to the heart of El Paso through great food, new friendships, and a strong sense of community.