Receiver, Warehouse

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. () combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world.

We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

• Curious & Creative
• Hungry For Food & Results
• Entrepreneurial
• Forward Thinking & Flexible
• Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

The Receiver that will be responsible for working closely with the Warehouse Manager by providing
support
to the warehouse operations including receiving, staging, replenishing, and inventory control and ensuring that all customer orders are completed.

• Supports receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and supporting program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Ensures the warehouse is kept clean and in compliance with AIB and NFS standards.
• Supports workloads and productivity and ensure that all receiving and put away is completed in a timely manner and inventory is maintained accurately.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
• Covers for any other area of the warehouse as needed and supports the day operation when day manager is not available.
• Records and document all appropriate documentation and report all discrepancies to AP, Purchasing, and Operations Management.
• Ensures inbound trucks are properly scheduled and product is in a wholesome intact condition.
• Properly receives inbound loads, records entries accurately, and scans products properly according to the purchase order.
• Monitors product levels and rotation.
• Helps stock, manage, and locate inbound product.
• Supports other warehouse functions when needed.
• Cleans and document sanitation in receiving docks and supports cleanliness throughout warehouse.
• Completes 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 to send to accounting.
• 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.
• 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 wide range of staff.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
• The ability to make decisions, problem-solve, prioritize assignments, and direct the…