Lead Store Receiver

Job Responsibilities

• Leads and performs all product receiving functions, including inspection, counting, temping, and data entry of all delivered products.
• Guides and mentors Store Receiver in all receiving and product distribution activities.
• Supervises the work of Store Receiver(s) and provides regular feedback on performance to Store Leadership.
• Partners with Store Leadership to ensure adequate scheduling & department coverage.
• Enforces regional HACCP receiving procedures and the Store Process Standard Operation Procedures.
• Enforces and maintains all applicable receiving logs.
• Tracks open POs and obtains pending invoices on received orders.
• Oversees coding and processing of all store expense invoices.
• Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards.
• Maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with departmental and store leadership.
• Communicates all team objectives and relevant information clearly to Team Members.
• Establishes and maintains positive and productive vendor relationships.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of and ensures compliance with relevant regulatory rules and standards.
• 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.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintains or ensures maintenance of accurate department signage and pricing.
• Maintains or ensures maintenance of a safe, clean, and well-organized working and shopping environment.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory rules and regulations, Weights and Measures, health and sanitation and adheres to safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations; communicates operational concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Job Skills

• Excellent communication skills, willingness to work as part of a team and ability to lead and develop others.
• Extensive knowledge of store receiving, accounting, and distribution procedures and policies.
• Extensive knowledge of food handling, safety, and other standards.
• Able to prioritize efficiently and delegate responsibilities.
• Demonstrated computer skills 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience proven success in a receiving or distribution center environment.
• Minimum 2 years experience proven success interacting with IRMA or similar Inventory Management system.

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.

Pay and Benefits

The wage range for this position is $21.55-$35.00 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).