Produce Team Receiver - Full Time

About the role

Support the Team Leader, Associate Team Leader, Supervisor and Regional Team by maintaining regional standards and provide courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to maintain a positive company image.

Responsibilities

• Process all product deliveries with full attention to detail and in a timely manner, abiding by receiving procedures.
• Receive and break down designated loads; organize and maintain backstock area and cooler.
• Maintain receiving area in a neat, clean, organized and safe manner; keep receiving area secure while on duty.
• Ensure receiving supplies are filled and maintained; ensure all refrigerated items are stocked or properly stored.
• Distribute received merchandise or notify team of arrival; establish and maintain merchandise return/transfer area.
• Process incoming special orders, price items, and call guests to notify.
• Use all communication tools including department logbook; document product transfers and waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.
• Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures; adhere to safe work practices.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and proper manner; know and practice proper lifting techniques.
• Report all life safety and fire hazards, policy violations, accidents and injuries to Team Leader or Store Leadership immediately.
• Effectively communicate with Team Members regarding receiving and department operations.
• Attend all department, store and training meetings when scheduled; answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits.
• Develop working knowledge of all department vendors; verify each delivery and note variances on invoice to Team Leader.
• Follow through with correcting discrepancies using proper procedure; assist in stocking product.
• File all completed paperwork in designated area; properly and accurately record time using time clock at the beginning and end of each shift and for unpaid meal breaks during shift.
• Adhere to proper dress code, including non-slip shoes and cut-resistant gloves when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Stand and walk for extended periods up to 4 hours without a break.
• Bend, stoop, climb ladders; lift loads not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds unassisted.
• Perform job through repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Bend, twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders, and squat during the work shift.
• Lift and carry loads up to 10 pounds regularly and 11–25 pounds intermittently.
• Communicate and maintain employee safety and security standards.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills; ability to work well with others and independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have working knowledge of IRMA.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $17.00–$25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits,” including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and other Team Member perks. Eligibility is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type. New entry-level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90 days and remain actively employed in an eligible role may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary.