Receiving Assistant

Receiving Assistant

Salary Range USD $19.00 / Hr.

Overview : The Job in a Nutshell : The Receiving Assistant is responsible for assisting the Receiving Manager in the successful operation of the receiving department. Responsibilities include providing world class customer service, exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence, and adhering to all policies. The Receiving Assistant assists in accurately receiving all incoming products, scans all incoming and outgoing product, stages products for efficient delivery to the sales floor, processes POs, RPOs, mispicks, invoices, and paperwork timely and accurately. They research and process all discrepancies, communicate with department managers regarding delivery issues and vendor out-of-stocks, follow up on special orders, operate a forklift and pallet jack as required, maintain a clean and organized back room, work with department managers to address performance issues within the department, support store opening and closing activities, handle register functions, maintain the safety and security of customers and employees, assist in training and monitoring of department personnel, take the initiative to provide additional help and backup in the store, and answer customer questions per company standards and policies.

Qualifications : High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred. One year of experience in grocery / retail or receiving environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus. One year of experience supervising others preferred. Ability to obtain forklift certification. Ability to pass food safety training courses and / or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable. Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand. Possess a sense of urgency in the completion of tasks. Possess excellent customer service skills. Highly organized with great attention to detail. Ability to take direction and follow through. Must be cashier trained and able to count currency. Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Benefits : All Crew Members + Birthday Bonus Pay + Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually) + Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays Stores Closed + Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) + Paid Nutrition Education + good4u Crew Member Discount + {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program) + Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases + Advancement Opportunities and Career Development + Health and Wellness Program + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Employee Referral Program Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours / week) + Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance + Paid Parental Leave + Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance) + Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance + Company Paid Life Insurance + Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance + Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match + Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

Diversity Statement : At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief : All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization. At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We're committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.

Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands : N = Never O = Occasional; 1-33% of time F = Frequent; 34-66% of time C = Constant; 67-100% of time Physical Requirements : Must have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs. Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift. Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs. Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse. Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift. Must be able to frequently to reach above chest. Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed. Environmental Requirements : Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite. Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.