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Warehouse Receiver - Specialty 5am Start

River Valley Foods
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY and New Holland, PA.


General Description/Purpose:

The Receiver is responsible for accurately and efficiently receiving inbound freight and ensuring that its quality meets our customer’s expectations. The Receiver reports to the First Shift Supervisor

 
Job Responsibilities:

  • Arrive on time for the start of the scheduled shift
  • Perform a pre-operation inspection of any equipment being used in the receiving process
  • Accurate receive items and palletize them for put away
  • Adhere to HACCP requirements of refrigerated loads
  • Follow company and SQF guidelines when handling products, including the handling of damaged cases found during receiving
  • Ensure pallets are properly wrapped to ensure stability though the warehouse
  • Operate equipment in a safe manner at all times
  • Verify, UPD, Description, and Pack Size of item being received
  • Additional duties (selecting, cleaning, replenishing bays, or others) as requested by supervisor


Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Ability to read, speak and understand English in order to understand supervisor instructions 
  • Organized, self-motivated and have good communication skills
  • Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment 
  • Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work
  • Ability to use the RF gun


Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Prior receiving experience (Preferred, not required)


Physical Requirements:

  • Able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time
  • Able to lift 75 pounds consistently throughout shift


Work Schedule:

  • Monday- Friday 5am-1:45pm


Wages:

  • $20.00 per hour

 

Benefits: 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: 

  • Flexible Paid Time Off 
  • Company paid holidays 
  • Health, prescription, and dental insurance 
  • Life and disability insurance  
  • Supplemental insurances 
  • 401 (k) with company match
  • Employee assistant program  
  • Employee purchase program 

 

River Valley Holdings is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Salary : $20

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