Warehouse Produce Receiver

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Full Time Rochester, NY, US
3 days ago

Requisition
Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Hourly

We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally, there are opportunities to distinguish yourself and move up in our established company through excellent performance and by contributing to our company mission, vision, and values. We value each member of our diverse and talented team because at Palmer Food Services, our associates are our unfair advantage.

• Honesty & Integrity
• Service & Excellence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Family & Community
• Dependability & Loyalty
• Compassion

• Work safely at all times, using proper PPE and lifting procedures to lift items up to 100 lbs.
• Accurately check‑in product with respect to quality control (expiration dates, temperature requirements, box integrity) and accuracy.
• Break down skids of produce as necessary to ensure that the stockers can clearly identify product and disperse it.
• Complete assigned maintenance areas.
• Receive produce.
• Cross‑trained in all warehouse operations and perform these duties as assigned by the warehouse.
• In the absence of the warehouse supervisor, handle all receiving functions, such as but not limited to lumping money, scheduling, proper filing, etc.
• Communicate any changes made to purchase orders, including loads received early or late, all shortages, overages, and quality issues.
• Be a reliable and cooperative team player, fill in as necessary, and engage fully in the working environment. Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills for professional advancement and growth of the company.

• High school diploma/GED.
• Trained and certified in all PIT.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Computer knowledge with ability to adapt to warehouse software.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs with proper lifting procedures.
• High attention to detail.
• 1–2 Years warehouse experience.
• Comfortable with machinery reaching heights of 25 ft.
• Ability to perform duties in freezer and cooler environments.

Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–Finish (usually 2:30 PM)

• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, sit, and operate warehouse equipment.
• Must be able to use hands to handle and feel objects, perform fine finger movements, reach with hands and arms, and have the ability to see, talk, and hear.
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work in a cold environment for extended periods with temperatures reaching
  -10°F.
• Possess normal vision with or without correction and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Possess fluent speech in English, writing, and communication skills necessary to effectively carry out job functions.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and Sick)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Eligibility for Annual Profit‑Sharing Bonus
• 15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocery Items (Includes Fresh Meat & Seafood)
• Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food Products
• Employee Appreciation Events
• And much more