Store Receiver

Job 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.

Job 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 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.

The wage range for this position is $15.50-$29.20 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).

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.