Lead Store Receiver - Full Time

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 OPERATIONS 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.
• ESTABLISHES AND 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 HAZARD 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 RESPECTFUL 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

• 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, FORKLIFS, HAND TRUCKS, SIX-WHEEL CARTS, BALERS, AND OTHER HEAVY MACHINERY.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $20.05-$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).