Warehouse Receiver Jobs

Warehouse Receiver jobs are open across retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, and logistics, from entry-level to lead and supervisor, with specializations in cold chain, hazmat, and cross-docking operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles66
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerPerformance Foodservice
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Warehouse Receiver
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Warehouse Receiver
MITER Brands
Tualatin, Oregon
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
5,001-10,000

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Midnight Shift Driver & Warehouse Receiver
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Midnight Shift Driver & Warehouse Receiver
International Marine Products, Inc.
Hayward, California
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
$18.39 - $30/hr
On-Site
Forklift Certification

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Lead Receiver (Warehouse Day)
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Lead Receiver (Warehouse Day)
Imperial Brady
Jacksonville, Florida
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Warehouse Receiver (1st shift)
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Warehouse Receiver (1st shift)
Vistar
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
No high school diploma
1,001-5,000

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Warehouse Receiver
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Warehouse Receiver
Zeigler's Distributor, Inc
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Warehouse Receiver Job Market

Who's Hiring

Performance Foodservice3 open roles
F.W. Webb2 open roles
Imperial Brady2 open roles

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in warehouse receiver jobs.

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required
  • One or more years of warehouse receiving or shipping experience
  • Forklift certification or ability to obtain one on hire
  • Experience with a warehouse management system such as SAP or Oracle
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended shifts
  • Strong attention to detail for inspecting shipments and resolving discrepancies

Tips for Your Warehouse Receiver Job Search

Tailor your resume to receiving metrics

Hiring managers in this field scan for numbers: units processed per shift, receiving accuracy rates, and discrepancy resolution times. Pull those figures from your previous roles and put them in your bullet points, not your summary.

List every warehouse system you have used

Many postings filter candidates by specific warehouse management systems. Name every WMS, inventory platform, and scanner type you have operated, even briefly, so your resume clears automated screening for tools the employer already runs.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists warehouse receiver openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight certifications on your application

Forklift operator certification and OSHA safety training are frequently required, not preferred. Lead with them near the top of your resume so a recruiter skimming for compliance requirements sees them before anything else.

Prepare for a skills demonstration interview

Many warehouse receiver interviews include a walk-through of the receiving dock or a scenario question about handling a damaged shipment. Practice explaining your discrepancy process step by step, from logging the issue to notifying the vendor.

Negotiate schedule and shift differential together

Warehouse receiver roles frequently offer overnight and weekend shifts that carry a pay differential. When an offer comes in, ask about shift options alongside base pay so you understand the full compensation picture before accepting.

Warehouse Receiver Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most warehouse receivers?

Performance Foodservice, F.W. Webb, and Imperial Brady are hiring the most warehouse receivers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to spike ahead of peak retail and fulfillment seasons.

How many warehouse receiver jobs are remote?

About 0% of warehouse receiver openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most receiving work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are inventory auditing, vendor coordination, and receiving administration roles that do not require physical dock presence.

How do you become a warehouse receiver?

Start by gaining experience in a general warehouse associate or shipping and receiving clerk role to learn dock procedures, shipment verification, and basic inventory systems. Earn a forklift certification, which most employers require or strongly prefer. Familiarity with a warehouse management system strengthens your candidacy significantly. From there, apply to dedicated receiver openings and emphasize accuracy and discrepancy resolution in your resume.

Can you get hired as a warehouse receiver with little experience?

Yes, many employers will hire a warehouse receiver with limited experience if you can demonstrate reliability, basic inventory awareness, and a willingness to learn their systems. Highlighting any stocking, shipping clerk, or receiving assistant work, even from a short-term or seasonal job, makes a real difference. Obtaining a forklift certification before applying removes one common barrier for entry-level candidates.

What does the warehouse receiver interview process look like?

Most warehouse receiver interviews involve a phone or in-person screen focused on your experience with receiving procedures and inventory systems, followed by a facility walk-through or dock tour. Interviewers commonly ask how you handle damaged freight, vendor shortages, and documentation errors. Some employers include a brief practical assessment or ask you to demonstrate familiarity with their WMS before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to warehouse receiver jobs?

You can find and apply to warehouse receiver jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location, and shift preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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