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Warehouse Receiver

Performance Foodservice
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2026 CLOSED ON 6/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Receiver position at Performance Foodservice?

Job Description

Job Details

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am until work is completed
  • Pay: $20.50 per hour
  • Benefits offered Day 1

We Deliver the Goods:

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Oversee the receiving dock area to receive, inspect, identify, count and verify quality and labeling of all materials and supplies delivered to the facility; complete related documentation, coordinate the storage of supplies and enter information into inventory database and other similar duties necessary to the movement and maintenance of supplies and raw materials observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately. Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
  • Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines. Open loading dock doors, set dock plate in place and prepare the area to receive products and supplies from tractor-trailers. Inspect incoming trailers at the loading dock to insure they meet company quality standards and take appropriate action, as needed.
  • Receive incoming products and supplies and verify items on receiving schedule against the bill of lading. Ensure count accuracy, record counts on appropriate forms/database and verify quality and labeling of all materials and supplies.
  • Perform damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy. Inspect date sensitive items, perform temperature checks, quality checks on products and take appropriate action as needed
  • Identify label and store supplies according to specifications and enter purchase order data into the inventory system.
  • Coordinate and/or unload and transport items to staging areas in appropriate warehouse with forklift / pallet jack. Assist Forklift Operators by putting away, breaking down pallets, changing stretch wrap and re-wrapping pallets, as needed.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

6 - 12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience

Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position

Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift

Able to lift and stack product between 10-35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift

Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry

Pass pre-employment drug test

Compensation

$20.50 per hour

Salary : $21

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