Warehouse Receiving Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is recruiting a Warehouse Receiving Associate for our gourmet food client in Framingham, MA. The role is hands-on, focusing on inbound receiving, inspection, and put-away while maintaining safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 3+ years in warehouse/receiving (food industry preferred), experience operating forklifts and electric pallet jacks, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse/receiving experience (food industry preferred).
• Must be comfortable working in cold storage/freezer environments (sub-zero).
• Must pass background check, drug screen, and lift test.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all incoming products for quality, temperature compliance, labeling accuracy, case counts, and expiration dates.
• Unload inbound shipments from carriers and assist driving team as needed.
• Put away product according to FIFO procedures while maintaining rotation and organizing warehouse space for incoming deliveries.
• Operate warehouse equipment including electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Sign bills of lading and receiving documents and report discrepancies promptly.
• Perform cycle counts on high-risk, damaged, or short inventory items.
• Cross-train in other warehouse functions including order picking/fulfillment and facility support tasks.
• Follow all HACCP, Food Defense, SOPs, and warehouse safety procedures.

Job description

Warehouse Receiving Associate
Location: Framingham, MA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $24.00/hour

Our client, a gourmet food company, is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Receiving Associate to support daily inbound warehouse operations. This is a hands‑on role responsible for receiving, inspecting, and putting away inbound product while maintaining accuracy, safety, and efficiency in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect all incoming products for quality, temperature compliance, labeling accuracy, case counts, and expiration dates


• Unload inbound shipments from carriers and assist driving team as needed


• Put away product according to FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures while maintaining proper rotation and assisting in organizing warehouse space for incoming deliveries


• Operate warehouse equipment including electric pallet jacks and forklifts


• Sign bills of lading (BOLs) and receiving documents and report discrepancies promptly


• Perform cycle counts on high‑risk, damaged, or short inventory items


• Cross‑train in other warehouse functions including order picking/fulfillment and facility support tasks


• Follow all HACCP, Food Defense, SOPs, and warehouse safety procedures

Experience and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of warehouse/receiving experience (food industry preferred)


• Forklift and Electric Pallet jack experience


• Must be comfortable working in cold storage/freezer environments (sub‑zero conditions) for extended periods


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast‑paced environment


• Must pass background check, drug screen, and lift test


• Ability to read and understand English


• Ability to lift 1–75 lbs regularly, and up to 100 lbs as needed

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