Warehouse Receiving Associate

JACK SCALISI WHOLESALE FRUIT & PRODUCE

Warehouse Receiving Associate

Department: Warehouse Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager
Department Leadership: Operations Manager, reporting to the Director of Operations

Position Summary

Jack Scalisi Wholesale Fruit & Produce is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Receiving Associate to join our fast-paced, high-volume produce distribution operation. This position is responsible for receiving and unloading multiple incoming trucks daily, verifying product quantities and documentation, inspecting produce quality, and ensuring all inventory is accurately received and handled.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a demanding warehouse environment, has strong numerical and organizational skills, and understands the importance of product quality, inventory accuracy, and efficiency in a time-sensitive produce operation. Experience operating forklifts and electric pallet jacks is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently unload multiple incoming delivery trucks throughout the shift using forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other approved material-handling equipment.
• Verify incoming product quantities against purchase orders, invoices, bills of lading, and receiving documentation.
• Count cases, pallets, and individual units as required to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Inspect incoming produce for freshness, ripeness, appearance, temperature, damage, spoilage, and overall quality.
• Identify and report shortages, overages, incorrect items, damaged products, and quality concerns to the Operations Manager.
• Understand and apply appropriate produce quality standards to help ensure only acceptable products enter inventory.
• Confirm product descriptions, item numbers, quantities, and labeling to prevent receiving errors.
• Ensure incoming products are handled carefully and moved promptly to the appropriate cooler, storage area, or designated warehouse location.
• Maintain proper product rotation and follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures where applicable.
• Keep receiving docks, staging areas, and equipment clean, organized, and free of obstructions.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, purchasing, inventory personnel, warehouse associates, and management to resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, temperature-control, workplace safety, and equipment-operation procedures.
• Report equipment damage, unsafe conditions, product loss, and operational concerns promptly.
• Perform additional warehouse duties assigned to support daily operational demands.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous warehouse receiving experience in a high-volume distribution environment preferred.
• Produce industry experience is a plus, particularly experience identifying quality, freshness, ripeness, and spoilage issues.
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to count accurately, compare quantities, and identify discrepancies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy while working at a fast pace.
• Experience operating forklifts and electric pallet jacks safely and efficiently; must meet company training and authorization requirements.
• Ability to read and understand purchase orders, invoices, product labels, and receiving documentation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while following direction from management.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and cold-storage environments.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle produce cases and other warehouse materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Commitment to safe work practices, food safety, accountability, and maintaining product integrity.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Must be flexible to work extended hours based on delivery schedules and operational needs.
• Availability to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, as business demands require.
• Must be able to adapt to changing workloads, unexpected truck arrivals, and time-sensitive receiving deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse with refrigerated storage areas.
• Must be willing to adjust priorities to support the overall needs of the operation.

Performance Expectations

Success in this position is measured by:

• Receiving accuracy and inventory integrity.
• Efficient unloading and processing of incoming deliveries.
• Ability to identify and report produce quality issues.
• Proper use of material-handling equipment and adherence to safety procedures.
• Accuracy and completeness of receiving documentation.
• Organization, cleanliness, and product handling practices.
• Reliability, communication, teamwork, and accountability.

Reporting Structure

The Receiving Associate reports directly to the Operations Manager and operates under the direction and leadership structure of the Director of Operations.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring incoming products are received accurately, inspected properly, and made available to the warehouse operation in a timely and efficient manner.