Store Receiver

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do
- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

Performs receiving, accounting, and distribution operations associated with incoming product deliveries for all store Teams. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

**Responsibilities**:

- Verify actual product against Purchase Orders and/or supplier paperwork.
- Confirm product integrity,
- Check product temperatures as needed.
- Stamps, initials, processes, and files invoices.
- Distributes invoice copies to appropriate teams when applicable.
- Follows Whole Foods Market Correct Pay Procedures
- Adheres to and meets Receiving standards as outlined in Store Process.
- Distributes copies of processed paperwork to Team mailboxes and regional office.
- Follows up with vendors regarding accounts payable.
- Supports product Teams with accounting processes during inventory and financial period close.
- Distributes all store expense invoices to Store Leadership.
- Maintains baler, compactor, and all environmental areas in proper working order; ties bales, calls for can pick up, and directs service team to areas requiring attention.
- Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.

**Job Skills**
- Strong knowledge of store receiving, accounting, and distribution procedures and policies.
- Ability to educate team on product knowledge and convey enthusiasm.
- Knowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and IRMA.
- Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
- Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
- Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
- Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

**Experience**:

- 12+ months retail experience.
- 12+ months working in a distribution or receiving related environment preferred.

**Physical Requirements / Working Conditions**:

- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
- Exposure to temperatures:
90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, knives, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, balers, and other heavy machinery.