Receiving Associate

Job Description

Job Title:
Receiving Associate

Reports to:
Warehouse and Receiving Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Location:

Bridgeton, MO

The Receiving Associate supports the Operations Department by safely and efficiently unloading, staging, handling, and storing food products received by the St. Louis Area Foodbank. Working with the Receiving Coordinator, this position moves products from the receiving area to appropriate storage locations in a timely, accurate, and organized manner.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, staging and labeling products as directed, moving products to assigned storage locations, and maintaining proper product rotation. This work supports an efficient flow of products through receiving and warehouse operations.

The Receiving Associate works collaboratively with the Receiving Coordinator, warehouse team, and other Operations staff, with a consistent focus on safety, food handling, accuracy, productivity, and proper care of Foodbank products and equipment.

• Safely unload donated, purchased, and government food products from trucks and other delivery vehicles under the direction of the Receiving Coordinator.
• Handle products carefully to prevent damage, contamination, and loss during unloading and movement.
• Move pallets, cases, and other food products from receiving docks to designated staging areas.
• Break down, downstack, consolidate, or restack pallets as needed for safe and efficient handling and storage.
• Keep products organized and protected while they are staged in the receiving area.
• Notify the Receiving Coordinator of damaged products, shortages, overages, temperature concerns, and other discrepancies observed during unloading or handling.
• Follow special handling instructions for refrigerated, frozen, damaged, or other designated products.

• Put received products away in the appropriate dry, refrigerated, or frozen storage locations as directed by the Receiving Coordinator.
• Place products in the correct storage locations without obstructing aisles, exits, equipment, or designated travel paths.
• Follow first in, first out (FIFO); first expired, first out (FEFO); and other applicable product rotation procedures.
• Rotate existing products as directed to maintain inventory flow and access.
• Relocate or remove products as directed by the Receiving Coordinator or warehouse leadership.
• Store products safely and securely to prevent damage, spoilage, and loss.
• Maintain organized staging and storage areas to support efficient warehouse operations.

• Apply product labels, pallet tags, location identifiers, and other markings as directed by the Receiving Coordinator.
• Verify that products being put away are properly identified and released for storage.
• Report missing, damaged, or incorrect labels to the Receiving Coordinator.
• Help the Receiving Coordinator verify product quantities and locations when requested.
• Notify the Receiving Coordinator of discrepancies between products physically received and receiving documentation.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and related activities as directed.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe receiving and staging areas.
• Keep docks, aisles, and designated travel paths clear of product, debris, pallets, shrink wrap, and other obstructions.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment in accordance with Foodbank procedures.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and promptly report damage or safety concerns.
• Follow all Foodbank safety, food safety, sanitation, security, and warehouse procedures.
• Model and reinforce safe work practices.
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