Receiving Tech

Overview

Establish and operate warehouse operations in support of food manufacturing activities. Unload and process items received accurately and in a timely manner. Prepare accurate documentation and transactions that follow established procurement protocols for receipt, inspection, inventory control, issuance, and consumption in support of manufacturing.

• Support all manufacturing activities as requested, including transport of materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods (FG) between Alphia locations.
• Organize, operate, and execute warehouse operations in accordance with sanitation and inventory procedures consistent with established food safety guidelines.
• Maintain daily cleanliness of all assigned areas.
• Safely operate forklift (certification required – Alphia or C.J. Foods).
• Operate hand‑held scanner and computerized inventory system for advanced inventory transactions.
• Receive products from carriers (LTL and truckload).
• Inspect and account for all items coming into the facility; verify accuracy of raw ingredients, packaging, and supplies transferred from manufacturing and packaging.
• Properly inspect, label, wrap, and transfer merchandise to the correct warehouse location.
• Stage materials needed for upcoming production runs (packaging/processing for the next 24 hours) on a daily basis.
• Perform cycle counts.
• Oversee warehouse flow and report daily on available space and any inventory or shipping issues (mis‑ticketed pallets, damaged pallets, etc.).
• Coordinate with Plant Maintenance as required.
• Familiarize with and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all products.
• Complete other duties as directed or assigned by the Inventory Lead and/or Shipping & Receiving Manager.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Alphia Business Systems applicable to the position.

• Ability to safely operate forklift with required certification.
• Knowledge of advanced inventory management using handheld scanners and computerized systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in receiving, inspecting, and staging materials.
• Capability to perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Familiarity with GMPs and SOPs in a manufacturing environment.

• Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, and move from place to place.
• Occasionally required to sit, use feet to operate machinery, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach above shoulders.
• Frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.