Store Receiver - Full Time
Whole Foods Market
- Bloomfield Hills, MI West Bloomfield, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 12+ months retail experience.
- 12+ months working in a distribution or receiving related environment preferred.
- 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.