Warehouse Receiver Specialist

About Sid Wainer

For over 100 years, Sid Wainer has been a trusted partner to chefs-delivering exceptional ingredients that inspire menus and elevate kitchens. Family-founded in 1914, Sid Wainer has grown from a regional produce supplier into a leading curator of specialty foods. From peak-season produce to artisan cheeses, premium olive oils, fine chocolates, and center-of-the-plate offerings like meats and seafood, Sid Wainer sources the best of the best from around the world. Our relationships with farmers, producers, and food artisans-combined with a deep understanding of culinary trends-allow us to bring chefs exactly what they need to create standout dining experiences. Rooted in tradition and driven by innovation, Sid Wainer continues to serve New England's finest chefs with integrity, passion, and a chef-first mindset.

Position Summary: The Receiver/Inspector receives all incoming products from vendors, ensuring proper quality, quantity, and temperature upon arrival. The receiver/inspector is familiar with HACCP, SQF, and USDA/FDA guidelines and procedures and is responsible for the completion of all required paperwork and reporting procedures.

What you'll do:

• Compares actual received product to invoices/packing slips to ensure quantity and quality meets our standards.
• Receives warehouse goods and materials, checking them against purchase order and delivery documents to verify quantity and conditions.
• Completes all required checklists, reports, and compliance paperwork in a thorough, timely manner.
• Troubleshoots and resolves any discrepancies with incoming loads.
• Coordinates FDA inspections to resolve any quality issues.
• Transports product to proper location using pallet jacks and forklifts; disposes of trash and cardboard using compactor.
• Maintains cleanliness of receiving area including loading docks and trash site.
• Works with Quality Assurance Team to ensure specific Good Manufacturing Practices are being followed.
• Employee shall adhere to all company food safety policies, procedures, and trainings.

About you:

• 2+ years of previous receiving experience.
• Previous quality control experience in a food-related industry preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, allergen awareness, and USDA/FDA guidelines.

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The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.