Job Title: Receiving Clerk
Location: Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers, Yuba City, CA
Department: Receiving/Warehouse
Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor
Pay Scale: $19-21 depending on experience
Employment type: Seasonal, with potential for full-time
Position Summary:
Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused (growers and drivers) Receiving Clerk to support our seasonal peach and walnut intake operations. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring accurate data entry, effective grower communication, and safe, efficient handling of incoming product. This role requires strict adherence to Cal/OSHA safety standards and internal protocols to maintain operational excellence during peak harvest periods. Sacramento Valley Walnut Growers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under California law and will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request.
Key Responsibilities:
· Receiving Operations
o Greet growers and drivers upon arrival and verify delivery documentation.
o Inspect incoming loads for basic quality indicators and report discrepancies.
o Direct the trailers once on site to the appropriate off loading station ensuring smooth flow of vehicles through the unloading process
o Weigh trucks in and out, tag, and document all incoming peach and walnut loads using receiving software systems.
o Coordinate with forklift drivers and yard personnel to direct traffic and manage load flow.
o Accurately input and verify load data including grower details, commodity type, commodity variety, field tags, weight, and condition.
o Ensure timely and error-free data entry into inventory management systems.
o Maintain meticulous records of all receipts and support traceability efforts.
· Customer Service
o Provide courteous and professional communication to growers, truck drivers and fellow Sac Valley team members.
o Resolve receiving issues quickly and escalate concerns to the Warehouse Supervisor as needed.
o Act as a liaison between field operations, plant operations, and office personnel during intake.
· Safety & Compliance
o Follow all Cal/OSHA regulations and company safety procedures, including PPE usage and traffic safety.
o Report and document any safety incidents or near-misses immediately.
o Participate in regular safety meetings and trainings.
Qualifications:
· Prior experience in agricultural receiving, warehousing, or logistics preferred.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or receiving software; ability to learn proprietary systems quickly.
· Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.
· Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays during harvest season.
· Familiarity with Cal/OSHA workplace safety standards is a plus.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
Work Environment:
· Fast-paced, outdoor/warehouse setting with exposure to dust, heat, and heavy equipment.
· Requires standing for long periods and working in variable weather conditions during harvest.
· May involve lifting up to 50 lbs and walking between receiving bays.