Job Information
Kayem Foods, Inc. Warehouse Receiver - 2nd shift in Chelsea, Massachusetts
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare storage areas prior to beginning receiving activities. Rotate stock as needed
Coordinate with shipping office clerk to assign dock doors as needed
Check the purchase order for any special instructions and compare with vendors paperwork for any differences
Examine each pallet / bin of meat for visible damage, defects or any signs of tampering
Verify acceptable expiration date and temperature by checking each bin/pallet of meat
Weigh product as needed to verify weights listed by vendor on Bill of Lading / invoice
Tag pallets / bins with proper receiving labels and move product to designated storage area
Fill out necessary Kayem and vendor paperwork and receive the product into the Kayem computer system
Utilize AX daily and assist with Inventory control including month end responsibilities
Needs to know or learn the picking and high lift jobs in the warehouse
Must maintain and comply with all HACCP, OSHA, USDA, SSOP and GMP requirements
Must maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area and enforce safe work practices
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma / GED and three months of related experience or training
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
Must have basic math skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide
Must have the ability to act on instructions given both verbally and written
Must have license to operate pallet jack and be able to obtain license for forklift and high lift
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn purchase order receiving necessary
Ability to regularly lift 50 pound and occasionally up to 75 pounds
Ability to work in 35-to-40-degree temperatures for the entire shift
Company Overview
Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.
Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees. Kayem benefits include:
Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)
Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan (Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care (effective 1st day of employment)
Reimbursement)
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)
Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)
Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)
Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!
(Please NO staffing agencies or external recruiter calls)