Store Receiver - Full Time
About the role
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.
- Accurately closes purchase orders in the proprietary store purchasing application.
- 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.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of store receiving, accounting, and distribution procedures and policies.
- Working knowledge and application of all WFM quality goals, food handling, safety, and other standards.
- 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