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Job Description
For more than 70 years, Ford's Produce has provided quality fruits and vegetables throughout North Carolina. As a wholesaler, receiver, distributor and importer of a huge line of fruits and vegetables from all over the world, we are proud to serve some of the finest restaurants and grocery stores in North Carolina that just happen to be located close to home.
We are looking for a responsible, highly motivated, friendly and detail oriented individual to join our team as a Warehouse Receiver.
Schedule is 3am-12pm Mon-Fri and every other Sat 4am-12pm. NO Sundays
Pay is $13/hour
Responsibilities
Verify product received against purchase order.
Inspect, count, weigh incoming product/materials/supplies to detect shortages, damage in transit, broken packages and obvious defects following standard procedures.
Prepare receiving report and note errors, shortages or damages.
Re-stack, label, and identify all product/materials before storing.
Move or expedite material to proper department/staging/storage areas/coolers.
Responsibility includes proper storage in racks with proper rotation of product.
Operate forklift, power pallet jack, manual carts or pallet jacks to unload, move or store materials.
Comply with company policies, especially regarding food safety, warehouse safety, and code of conduct.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in receiving or similar position
Experience in operating forklifts and motorized hand trucks preferred but will train
Basic math and recording abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Good time management skills
Great communication and interpersonal abilities
Keen eye for detail
Good physical condition
High school diploma or GED
Valid NC driver license meeting current insurance guidelines( no more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years, no at fault accidents, no revocations or suspensions and no DUIs in the past 7 years)
Must pass pre-employment drug screen
Pre employment criminal background check
Must pass pre-employment math and reading testing
Must be available every other Saturday
Work Environment
Exposed to chilled environment on loading dock, covered shelter, concrete floors, chilled coolers, wet floors and inside of trailers while unloading. Work in warehouse storage area with aisles for personnel and aisles for use of equipment (confined work environment). Physical job, lifting required. Primary fork lift responsibilities.
We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurances and AFLAC. We also offer 401k, paid vacation, AAA membership, free monthly produce box and more.
Apply online at fordsproduce.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 per hour