Back up Receiver

Overview

Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need you to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market!

Having this position is very important to the company. The Backup Receiver position is responsible for all functions and paperwork related to receiving. The role operates machinery including baler, compactor, and forklift in a safe and proper manner, maximizes sales potential through effective procedures for receiving products entering the store, and maintains cleanliness of the receiving area. This position thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

• Be at least 18 years of age; possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Be dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including weekends and holidays.
• Report any receiving discrepancies to managers and buyers to rectify problems such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications, and examine contents and compare with records, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
• Attend all applicable trainings, and be able to use or be certified in the use of appropriate equipment needed for the store or facility, complying with established procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently yet have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with other team members and store leadership, and be able to knowledgeably communicate with service vendors.
• Ability to move/transfers product weighing up to 60 lbs., from 5” to 56”, for up to 30 feet for up to 30 hours without mechanical assistance.
• Must use pallet jack to horizontally transfer product weighing up to 1000 lbs., requiring a force up to 50 lbs., for a distance up to 150 feet for up to 40 hours.
• Vision required for reviewing invoices and monitoring incoming product.
• Ability to perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), multi‑task, understand proper retail receiving, and have basic computer knowledge.
• Able to execute other duties as needed.

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family.

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families 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

Daily Pay: if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost and get it the next business day, for free.

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short‑term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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