Warehouse Receiver | Food Industry Inventory & Forklift

DO & CO group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals

401K & benefits

Career development

Global opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Warehouse Receiver to manage receiving, loading deliveries, and inventory control across dry, cold, and frozen storage areas. You will ensure invoices and delivery orders match, document shipments, and uphold HACCP standards in a fast-paced food-service environment.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year in storage/merchandise handling, forklift/pallet jack operation, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in storing and handling merchandise, preferably in food industry
• F&B and Food Handling experience
• Ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push packages as needed
• Ability to drive a sit-down or stand-up forklift and operate an electric pallet jack
• Strong planning, organization, and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Manage, receive, and load all local purchasing deliveries and ensure items delivered match as per invoice and delivery order
• Collect shipments, handle documentation, and organize shipments in the facility
• Distribute products to appropriate storage areas, including dry storage, coolers, freezers, and designated sections for meat, fish, and produce
• Adhere to food safety regulations, including FIFO, date marking, proper labeling, and HACCP protocols
• Manage monthly inventories according to schedule and monitor stock levels to detect material reaching low stock and request cabin load of material and inform the concerned parties
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve department goals while maintaining food safety compliance

Job description

DO & CO in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Warehouse Receiver to manage receiving, loading deliveries, and inventory control across dry, cold, and frozen storage areas. You will ensure invoices and delivery orders match, document shipments, and uphold HACCP standards in a fast-paced food-service environment.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year in storage/merchandise handling, forklift/pallet jack operation, and strong organizational skills.