Job Details

Receiver

Earth Fare Team Members ensure that our customers' visit to our store is fulfilling, having had all their questions answered and their shopping needs met. We hope that each customer leaves with a sense of having experienced community, knowing that we are excited to see them again soon. Earth Fare's Mission is helping people live healthy lives. Our Team Members guide our customers to select not only healthy food they can trust, but products for wellbeing and the household that are held to the same high standards as all of the food on our shelves.

Receiver Contributions:

• Check in store vendors, warehouse trucks, and common carriers following the Standard Operating Procedures for the department. Document any shortages, discrepancies, damages, or miss-picked items to ensure proper credits to departments and store. Coordinate the flow of product in back room while maintaining an efficient process of receiving, storing, and distribution of product to various departments. Maintain a safe and secure work environment
• Oversee the recycling program and shopping cart usage and storage. Responsible for back door security relating to product and people. Ensure cleanliness of backroom and proper storage of products. Maintain organization of paperwork and communications with Vendors and Team Mates. Support the Grocery Department with various tasks as needed

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to direct people in a positive and professional manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel. Ability to learn and use a hand-held computer scanner
• Detail oriented and proficiency in math skills
• Ability to use a hand operated pallet jack
• Understanding of food safety and warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred

Environmental Conditions:

• Works in a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer service
• May work in environments of extreme cold and extreme heat for short periods of time
• May travel periodically for meetings

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. (In the event an item weighs over 50 pounds the Team Member should have another member of the team help lift the item)
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and squat
• Must be able to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loads
• Must be able to stand and be on ones feet the majority of the work day

Why Work for Earth Fare?

Great Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
• 401k and Retirement Planning
• Paid Time Off
• 20% Store Discount and discounted hot bar and salad bar
• Flexible Scheduling

Supportive Working Environment:

Our Team Members and Leadership work together to co-create a working environment where each person's unique traits and talents are valued. We believe that every person's role is important and that clear communication and respect for one another are paramount to shaping our experience at work each day.

Opportunities for Growth:

Empowering and developing our Team Members is integral to our company values. We ensure that each person has the support, tools, and knowledge to master their current roles. We encourage our Team Members to express interest in learning new skills and pursuing opportunities for advancement.

Community Relationships:

We encourage our Team Members to cultivate community relationships that will positively impact our neighbors, partners, and the environment. We do this through a conscious effort to partner with outside organizations and host supportive community events.