Co-op Food Service Receiver

Full-time position available.  Shifts are Tuesday-Saturday 8am-3pm.

Purpose: Receive, organize, and manage food service inventory; build pallets based on orders; maintain inventory controls.

Specific Responsibilities of Food Service Receiver

Receiving

• Work with Food Service Purchasers to anticipate size and delivery dates of orders.
• Work with Retail Operations Purchaser II and Purchasing and Merchandising Manager to maintain areas for incoming deliveries.
• Check deliveries to verify piece count and check for obvious damage.  Notify Food Service Purchasers of discrepancies or damages.
• Sign for deliveries with appropriate adjustments noted on invoice.
• Handle invoices according to standard procedures.
• Receive, rotate, maintain, and organize product in all warehouse and work areas related to Food Service.
• Organize and stock incoming product to maintain Production Kitchen (PK) and Retail Kitchen (RK) par levels.

Inventory Management

• Assist waste reduction by organizing product in Food Service areas twice weekly; identify and communicate items nearing end of shelf-life to appropriate Food Service Managers.
• Recognize and correct errors and ensure accuracy on invoices.
• Build pallets based on orders using a pallet jack and wrap for delivery according to prescribed procedures and schedules.
• Follow procedures for invoicing.
• Conduct Food Service inventories as directed.

Other

• Clean food service dry storage and freezers regularly.
• Assist Retail Operations staff in warehouse task coverage as necessary including accessing high-bay product.
• Purchase packaging as directed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment, food service preferred, that demonstrates the ability or aptitude to successfully meet all expectations listed above.
• Knowledge of proper food handling procedures preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; early morning, daytime, evening, holiday, and weekend shifts required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. throughout shift, occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Keep current on Co-op’s forklift and stacker certification on intervals set by the Co-op.
• Ability to stand for long periods and to bend and twist repeatedly; ability to lift product overhead and/or to climb ladders with product.

Salary : $20