Receiver
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. US Foods scores A on the Alion truth index.
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
BASIC PURPOSE:Check inbound product against receiving paperwork to insure that product matches order in quantity and pack size, and labels the product accordingly. Also ensure product condition meets acceptable government and company requirements. This helps maintain accurate inventory records and makes sure that the customer is receiving the correct, high quality product.
Become A US FOODS® Receiver
Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods!. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.
Position Title may earn up to $19 per hour PLUS overtime!
Schedule & Location
Mon - Friday w/occasional Saturday | 5am - 1:30pm | Cookeville, TN
Benefits Day One
From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later! Get all the details here.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Check inbound product identification against invoices and receiving paperwork to insure correct pack/size, quantity, product quality and temperature, pallet ti/hi, etc.
Check temperature of all inbound frozen and refrigerated products to ensure proper temperatures and comply with U.S. Foodservice’s food safety and RRE requirements.
Check the cleanliness of the trailers before they are unloaded.
Verify quantity of each product to insure physical count agrees with shipping and receiving documentation; report any variances so that inventory levels are accurately adjusted in system.
Apply labels to all incoming product to identify that product in the warehouse for stocking, selection and inventory tracking.
Complete required paperwork for daily receiving, as per U.S. Foodservice, USDA and SOX requirements; sign and date to authenticate products received are placed into inventory.
SUPERVISION
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Day Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control Clerk, Procurement Associates
External: Outside Drivers, Lumper services
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training: High School Education or equivalent preferred.
Related Experience: A minimum of 3 months previous warehousing experience required, previous comparable warehouse experience preferred;
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to read & write legibly; basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); good verbal communication skills; basic computer skills
Physical Requirements:
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. SIT Occasionally
2. STAND Continuously
3. WALK Frequently
4. DRIVE Frequently: Pallet Jack
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally (up to 80 lbs.)
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Continuously
2. 10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Never
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. Push/pull Continuously
Item: Boxes, pallet jack control arm, pallets
2. Climb/balance Occasionally
Item: In and out of pallet jack 9inch step
3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Occasionally
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequently
Type: Boxes, pallet jack controls, mouse, temperature gage
8. Manipulate objects Frequently
type: Hand/Power Tools, Parts
9. Twisting Occasionally
Twists torso while driving the pallet jack to look for obstructions and/ or other
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $19/hr and $24/hr.
As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here.
***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***