Receiver
About the role
At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Receiver is the gatekeeper for many of our products that are brought to the store from our vendors. Your attention to detail must be at a heightened level as you will be receiving all products for the store.
Responsibilities
- Inspect products for temperature (if perishable), shortages, overages, and damages
- Use basic mathematical operations and organization skills to properly manage the backroom storage
- Handle all functions and paperwork relating to the receiving duties and role
- Work independently and maintain effective communication with the Store team and third-party vendors
- Receive all product for the store, inspecting it for temperature (if perishable), shortages, overages, damage, and quality
- Knowledgeably communicate with service vendors
- Perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- Use basic computer knowledge
- Move/transfer products weighing up to 60 lbs., from 5” to 56”, for up to 30 feet for up to 30 hours without mechanical assistance
- Use pallet jack to horizontally transfer product weighing up to 1000 lbs., for a distance up to 15 feet for up to 40 hours
- Review invoices and monitor incoming product
- Maintain courteous relationship with drivers and vendors
- Follow Sprouts standards as they pertain to receiving practices and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adhere to safe work practices
- Work varied hours/days as business dictates
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED and 1-2 years receiving experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience
- Be dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes with the business; including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to work independently yet have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with other Team Members/Store leadership
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Understand proper retail receiving
- Vision required for reviewing invoices and monitoring incoming product
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate family's health
- Vacation accrual plan
- Opportunities for career growth
- 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
- Flexible schedules
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
- Company paid life insurance
- Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun
- Bonus based on company and/or individual performance (eligibility requirements may apply)
- Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision (eligibility requirements may apply)
- Health Savings Account with company match (eligibility requirements may apply)
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care (eligibility requirements may apply)
- Company paid short-term disability coverage (eligibility requirements may apply)
- Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers (eligibility requirements may apply)
- Paid holidays (eligibility requirements may apply)
- DailyPay: Access the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, available the next business day
Why Sprouts
If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.
At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups: Inspiring Women at Sprouts, Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts, Sabor at Sprouts, Soul at Sprouts, and Honored to Serve at Sprouts. Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.