Distribution Center Receiving Lead | Lake Forest

About Albert Uster Imports

Albert Uster Imports, Inc. (“AUI”) is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Gurnee and Gaithersburg. AUI falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization, Roland Foods, LLC.

Founded in 1968, the company offers over 1,400 products from around the world. We serve leading hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers with innovative, high quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges. We operate a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serve select international markets as well. AUI has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions.

• Albert Uster Imports Inc. is proud to offer a competitive performance-based bonus structure during employment. The monthly bonuses will be based on the achievement of key performance indicators and the overall performance of the business. ***
  
  

About The Role

The Receiving Team Lead serves as the primary point of contact for all Distribution Center Receiving matters reporting to the Distribution Center Manager and/or Assistant Manager. The Receiving Lead is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the Receiving function by completing all tasks assigned by the Distribution Center Manager and/or Assistant Manager. Although this position is primarily an early AM or Day shift, it may require afternoon/evening hours or weekend working/overtime hours.

Responsibilities

Receiving

• Unload, inspect, and scan all inbound receipts from ocean and domestic suppliers, as well as inbound intra-warehouse transfers
• Ensure that all inbound trucks meet specified temperature requirements per AUI’s Food Safety Plan. Any issues must be reported to the Distribution Center Manager and/or Assistant Manager prior to unloading a shipment.
• Communicate with the Purchasing Team when all Inbound Purchase Orders have been processed so that inventory levels may be posted to Great Plains
• Create and apply barcode labels for all products arriving from suppliers
• Create pallet tags for all inbound receipts that clearly identify all products via the item number and the lot code
• Ensure proper put-away, from dock inbound, of all inbound products once scanned and systemic posting is completed (Proper put-away is to include storing of product in the warehouse via FEFO)
• Report any receiving issues and discrepancies to the Manager and/or Assistant Manager and the Purchasing Department
• Any damage or shortages received must be properly documented on the signed Bill of Lading prior to releasing the driver.
  
  

Returns Processing

• Receipt for all inbound customer returns, by unloading, inspecting, and scanning the product against the Return Material Authorization (RMA) provided
• Identify/Report all customer returns received without an RMA to the responsible parties
  
  

Stock Maintenance

• Assist with daily replenishments of product from the bulk storage locations to the primary picking locations, ensuring stock is rotated and arranged via FEFO
• Put away all products resulting from miss-picks or order cancellations daily
• Perform lot code accuracy “spot” checks daily
• Perform cycle counts every morning prior to processing any orders for that day including inventory check reports (6 or fewer)
• Perform daily “spot” (physical and systemic) bin location checks to ensure 100% accuracy of bin location inventory
• Complete bin to bin moves (physical and systemic) as required
• Become familiar with the S.O.P surrounding system adjustments and how to apply the correct adjustment code
  
  

General Maintenance of Facility

• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment both within the warehousing area (including the reefer and freezers), dock areas, and perimeter of the building.
• Perform sweeping, mopping, pallet removal from the warehouse, (stacking neatly on the dock in designated areas), and trash pickup (all including dock areas and perimeter as assigned).
• Report any facility infrastructure issues to the Manager and/or Assistant Manager
  
  

Required

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• High school diploma, 1-2 years of warehousing/receiving experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Safe work ethic
  
  

Preferred

• Forklift certification
• Fast learner with the ability to multitask
  
  

SALARY RANGE

Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways AUI does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $23.50 an hour.

This role will be bonus-eligible.

Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion, the salary offered.

Founded by immigrants, AUI & Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together. All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!

AUI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. AUI considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. AUI is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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