Receiving Team Member - Level 1

CAVICCHIO GREENHOUSES INC; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. is seeking a Receiving Team Member to efficiently unload truck shipments, inspect and organize products, and prepare goods for distribution at the Sudbury location. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with warehouse teams.

The position requires operating a forklift/tractor and maintaining clear communication with drivers and staff to ensure timely receipt and placement of inventory, adhering to company policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a warehouse/receiving dock environment preferred.
• OSHA Trained and Certified Forklift Operator preferred.
• Experience operating a motor vehicle and a valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and process truck drivers in preparation of receiving shipment contents.
• Evaluate received product, reporting any damaged or subpar materials.
• Unload truck shipments and organize product by type/number.
• Ensure proper count and physical inspection of product based on purchase orders.
• Label and tag product and place on pallets for distribution to sales areas.
• Operate equipment such as tractor and forklift.
• Place incoming product in the sales areas as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Tractor operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

OSHA trained

Forklift certification (preferred)

Tools

Forklift

Tractor

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Farm - Sudbury, MA 01776

Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The Receiving Team Member is responsible for unloading truck shipments, labeling and tagging products. This position requires strong attention to detail, to ensure product is properly inspected and organized after delivery.

Qualifications ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greet and process truck drivers in preparation of receiving shipment contents.
• Evaluate received product, reporting any damaged or subpar materials.
• Unload truck shipments and organize product by type/number.
• Ensure proper count and physical inspection of product based on purchase orders.
• Label and tag product and place on pallets for distribution to sales areas.
• Operate equipment such as tractor and forklift.
• Place incoming product in the sales areas as directed by the supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES

• Maintain function and appearance of work area.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain clear and open communication with management.
• Execute the duties of the position in alignment with the Company Mission and Conduct Policies.
• Use technology as required by the position.
• Complete required annual trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a warehouse/receiving dock environment preferred.
• OSHA Trained and Certified Forklift Operator preferred.
• Experience operating a motor vehicle and a valid driver's license required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and other departments.
• Product knowledge of farm and nursery material.
• Knowledge of common warehouse operations and procedures.
• Ability to operate tractor and/or forklift or willingness to learn.
• System and farm protocol knowledge.
• Ability to safely, accurately, and efficiently complete projects from start to finish.
• Strong attention to detail.

PHSYICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; bend; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed outside in all types of weather.

EOE Statement

Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with respect to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender and gender expression/identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing would result in an undue hardship.

Please note this job description is intended to outline the general nature of the job duties and the essential functions of the position. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all of the activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor or manager. Cavicchio reserves the right to change the job description or assign additional responsibilities as needed.