Warehouse Receiving & Inventory Lead

Position Summary

The Assistant Receiver will work closely with the Warehouse Manager to support warehouse operations including receiving, staging, replenishing, and inventory control, ensuring all customer orders are completed.

• Support receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and supporting program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconciling with the data storage system.
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair, and requisitions for replacement.
• Ensure the warehouse is kept clean and in compliance with AIB and NFS standards.
• Support workloads and productivity, ensuring all receiving and put‑away is completed timely and inventory maintained accurately.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
• Cover for any other area of the warehouse as needed and support day operations when the day manager is not available.
• Record and document all appropriate documentation and report all discrepancies to AP, Purchasing, and Operations Management.
• Ensure inbound trucks are properly scheduled and product is in a wholesome intact condition.
• Properly receive inbound loads, record entries accurately, and scan products according to the purchase order.
• Monitor product levels and rotation.
• Help stock, manage, and locate inbound product.
• Support other warehouse functions when needed.
• Clean and document sanitation in receiving docks and support cleanliness throughout warehouse.
• Complete warehouse operational requirements by finishing daily tasks and reporting appropriate receiving documents to AP and Operations Manager.
• Ensure lumps checks are received and logged appropriately and send them to accounting.
• Perform any other tasks assigned.

• Leadership and ability to work as a team.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated success in implementing best practices in distribution, with a focus on receiving and inventory control.
• Ability to analyze and report on data to management in a clear, concise manner.
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Accurate with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organization skills with superior work ethic.
• Judgment and decision‑making ability.
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of staff.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
• The ability to make decisions, problem‑solve, prioritize assignments, and direct the workforce in an ever‑changing warehouse environment.
• Proficiency with computer systems (Outlook, MS Excel); ability to learn Canopy and other software as needed.
• Experience with process improvement and knowledge of best practices within receiving and inventory control.
• Ability to motivate, influence, communicate, and engage with staff in all the company objectives.

• Paid vacations and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life insurance
• 5% above cost for our high‑quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.