Receiver, Warehouse

Position Summary

The Receiver will be responsible for working closely with the Warehouse Manager, providing support to warehouse operations including receiving, staging, replenishing, inventory control, and 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 and ensure that all receiving and put‑away is completed in a timely manner and inventory is maintained accurately.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
• Cover for any other area of the warehouse as needed and support the day operation 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 properly 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 the warehouse.
• Complete warehouse operational requirements by finishing daily tasks and reporting appropriate receiving documents to AP and Operations Manager.
• Ensure lumping checks are received and logged appropriately and sent to accounting.
• Perform any other tasks assigned.

• Leadership, and able 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.
• Manage time effectively and adapt 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) and 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, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for 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.