Job Description

Be a part of the largest independent food distributorship in the USA! 

We, at Harvest-Sherwood Food Distributors, are looking for qualified candidates for a Warehouse Associate opportunity at our Chula Vista, CA branch. 

About the Company:
In April 2017, Harvest Food Distributors of National City, California and Sherwood Food Distributors of Detroit, Michigan merged to form Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors - the largest independent wholesale food distributorship in the United States with approximately $4 billion of annual revenue. Today, with 14 primary distribution centers from coast-to-coast, we ship over 32 million pounds of food per week to protein and perishable food producers, independent food retailers, regional and national retail chains, cruise lines, and food service customers throughout the U.S.

Job Purpose:
Under the direct supervision of a Lead Warehouse Associate the Warehouse Associate will perform a variety of functions including but not limited to, loading and unloading trailers, receiving produce from outside carriers and company pickups. Processing and returning product to inventory. 

Essential Job Functions: 
Receiver will be assigned duties, based on organizational needs and priorities. 
Prepare dock for receiving
Clear dock area of debris and sweep if necessary
Have paperwork matched (P.O. and Bill of Lading) and ready for receiving
Have pallets set up at doors
Count all products, check all dates, and scan all codes to verify that they are set up in the scanning system.
Slot product if necessary
Check temperature on each item off each carrier with prob.
Report any shortage or rejections by noting on bills and a claim called into the vendor for claim number
Verify all counts and quality of product before signing carriers Bill of Ladings.
Enter all receiving data into the system and stamp purchase orders as received.
Pull runs, second runs or will-call orders as needed.
Inventory product as needed.
Repair/tape all broken boxes as needed.
Daily safety check of assigned warehouse equipment.
Restock returned product daily.
Notify supervisor of any product that must go into the freezer.
Notify supervisor of any injury’s and/or damage.
Maintain the work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.

Requirements: 
3 or more years of experience working within a distribution environment. 
Knowledge of Microsoft Word programs
Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
Must be able to work a varied schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
Must be familiar with the most common material handling equipment and have experience operating forklift and pallet jack. 

Harvest-Sherwood is committed to offering competitive benefits to our employees and their dependents, including paid vacation, health insurances, and a 401K plan!

*We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.