Day Warehouse Associate- Receiving

About the role

Join “Team VanEerden” as a Day Warehouse Associate to safely and efficiently receive and select quality product for Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas best restaurants, hotels, and sporting arenas! Excellent Pay & Benefits, Team Environment, typical daily schedule of 7 am – 5 pm! Work hard and earn great pay! Only those who are motivated and hardworking should apply. We pride ourselves as Great People delivering Quality Product to our Loyal Customers! Excellent Culture built on teamwork and service - We VALUE our employees and customers Fast-paced and positive work environment with an emphasis on teamwork, quality & safety Warehouse Associates are Important & Valued members of our team working together to provide our customers great produce each and every delivery We strive to be the company employees want to work for, and the company restaurants want to buy from!

Responsibilities

• Receive and rehandling cases to meet Ti/Hi specifications.
• Stocking and putting away pallets of product.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse.
• Put away incoming product while rotating stock according to organizational standards.
• Select product for will call and or sales reps during high volume receiving days.
• Demonstrate attention to detail by evaluating produce quality, ensuring the quality of products off loaded onto the dock.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• 1 year of receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a standup PIT and tools and willingness to become certified operating a forklift.
• Ability to lift 40-60 pounds and move on & off equipment regularly.
• Must have manual dexterity and be able to lift 70 lbs safely, reach product as tall as 6 feet and work standing up for 8+ hours per day.

Pay & Benefits

• Paid every Thursday: $19 per hour starting pay based on experience and performance.
• Overtime pay of $28.50 per hour after 40 hours per week.
• PTO for personal, vacation and holidays.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, life and disability insurance and 401K with 3% company match.
• Quarterly performance reviews with pay increase opportunities based on performance and attitude.

Schedule

Typical daily schedule: 5 days per week, 7 am – 5 pm, Monday‑Friday.