Imperial Dade
Imperial Dade, 3701 Patterson Avenue Southeast, Kentwood, Michigan, United States of America
Job Description Posted Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches.
**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.**
Imperial Dade has a
Receiving Associate Lead
role available! Join a strong and continuously evolving team helping to continue to grow our business. If you’re eager for your next opportunity, Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step.
The
Receiving Associate Lead
is responsible for overseeing all inbound shipments, ensuring accurate and timely receipt of goods, and maintaining compliance with company standards. This role provides leadership to the receiving team, coordinates daily activities, and ensures operational efficiency in the receiving area.
The schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 2:30pm, or until the daily work is completed.
You will:
Lead the receiving team to ensure proper unloading, inspection, and documentation of incoming shipments.
Verify accuracy of received goods against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Maintain inventory integrity by ensuring proper labeling, storage, and system updates.
Coordinate with purchasing, inventory control, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow.
Train and mentor team members on receiving processes, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
Monitor productivity and enforce compliance with company policies and OSHA safety standards.
Assist in cycle counts and inventory audits as needed.
Operate material handling equipment when required.
You have:
2+ years of warehouse experience, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of receiving processes and inventory systems.
Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment (certification preferred).
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.
Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Our company is a Fair Chance employer,committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement.We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Job Description Posted Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches.
**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.**
Imperial Dade has a
Receiving Associate Lead
role available! Join a strong and continuously evolving team helping to continue to grow our business. If you’re eager for your next opportunity, Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step.
The
Receiving Associate Lead
is responsible for overseeing all inbound shipments, ensuring accurate and timely receipt of goods, and maintaining compliance with company standards. This role provides leadership to the receiving team, coordinates daily activities, and ensures operational efficiency in the receiving area.
The schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 2:30pm, or until the daily work is completed.
You will:
Lead the receiving team to ensure proper unloading, inspection, and documentation of incoming shipments.
Verify accuracy of received goods against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Maintain inventory integrity by ensuring proper labeling, storage, and system updates.
Coordinate with purchasing, inventory control, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow.
Train and mentor team members on receiving processes, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
Monitor productivity and enforce compliance with company policies and OSHA safety standards.
Assist in cycle counts and inventory audits as needed.
Operate material handling equipment when required.
You have:
2+ years of warehouse experience, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of receiving processes and inventory systems.
Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment (certification preferred).
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.
Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Our company is a Fair Chance employer,committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement.We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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