Dry Goods Receiver

SUMMARY:
Responsible for performing all receiving functions in Operations, including small packages, supplies, and raw meat. Ensures all products are properly received, inspected, documented, and stored according to company and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following; other duties may be assigned as needed:

• Prepare storage areas prior to receiving activities; rotate stock as needed.
• Coordinate with the shipping office clerk to assign dock doors when required.
• Review purchase orders for special instructions and compare them with vendor paperwork to identify discrepancies.
• Inspect each pallet/bin of meat for visible damage, defects, or signs of tampering.
• Verify expiration dates and product temperatures on all meat and ingredient shipments.
• Weigh product as necessary to confirm accuracy of vendor Bill of Lading/invoice.
• Tag pallets/bins with proper receiving labels and move product to designated storage areas.
• Maintain storage, racking, and product identification systems.
• Complete all required Kayem and vendor paperwork and enter product into the Kayem AX system using a scanner.
• Perform inventory checks and product transfers within the AX system.
• Complete Bills of Lading and prepare products for shipping.
• Work in freezer environments as required.
• Track deliveries and related documentation.
• Utilize AX, Excel, and Word for reporting and recordkeeping.
• Report delivery or inventory issues to buyers.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary warehouse environment.
• Clean warehouse areas as needed.
• Communicate effectively via radio, phone, and email.
• Receive tank trucks of ingredients and chemicals.
• Assist with training new employees on meat receiving procedures.
• Learn and perform picking and high-lift jobs in the downstairs warehouses and building, as needed.
• Comply with all HACCP, OSHA, USDA, SSOP, and GMP requirements.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce proper safety practices.
• Prepare production materials and supplies.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, and EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED, plus at least three months of related experience or training.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Licensed to operate a pallet jack, with the ability to obtain forklift and high-lift certification.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn purchase order receiving processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments (35–40 degrees) for the full shift.

Company Overview 

Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees.  Kayem benefits include:

• Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)
• Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan (Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care (effective 1st day of employment)
  Reimbursement)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)
• Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)
• Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)
• Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!

(Please NO staffing agencies or external recruiter calls)