Warehouse Receiver - 3rd shift

SUMMARY:
The Receiving Associate must be capable of performing all receiving-related functions within the warehouse, including tasks related to Resale, Manufacturing, and Raw Meat. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to support other departments when necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare storage areas before starting receiving activities and rotate stock as needed.
• Work with the shipping office clerk to assign dock doors when required.
• Review purchase orders for special instructions and compare them to vendor paperwork to identify discrepancies.
• Inspect all incoming pallets/bins of meat for visible damage, defects, or signs of tampering.
• Verify product expiration dates and check temperatures for each pallet/bin of meat.
• Support other departments when receiving volume is low.
• Weigh incoming products as needed to confirm accuracy of vendor documentation (Bill of Lading/invoice).
• Properly tag pallets/bins with receiving labels and transport them to designated storage areas.
• Complete all necessary Kayem and vendor paperwork and accurately enter product into the Kayem computer system.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics D365 daily and assist with inventory control, including month-end responsibilities.
• Learn and perform picking and high-lift operator duties as needed.
• Follow and uphold all HACCP, OSHA, USDA, SSOP, and GMP regulations.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment and promote safe work practices.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of three months of relevant experience or training.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be certified to operate a pallet jack and able to obtain forklift and high-lift certification.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn purchase order receiving processes.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment (35–40°F) for the duration of the 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!

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