GROCERY ORDERING CLERK/RECEIVER

Receiver Clerk

The Receiver Clerk is responsible for receiving inventories, storing and restocking merchandise displays in the store, and delivering excellent customer service. In addition, the Receiver Clerk is accountable for maintaining backroom and receiving area conditions and practices to maximize store profitability.

Essential functions of the position include enforcing store operating hours for receiving according to company policy, controlling the flow of vendor traffic through receiving, receiving all merchandise and processing all credits according to company procedures, breaking down deliveries and moving items to the appropriate location, stocking and cleaning shelves, storage areas, and frozen and dairy cases, displaying new or transferred merchandise and face shelves throughout the store, maintaining back stock in good order, verifying invoices for accurate billing and maintaining inventory control, addressing discrepancies and shortages in invoice documentation according to company procedures, controlling receiving, Direct Store Delivery (DSD), credits, and monitoring all DSD deliveries, interacting with salespeople for efficient coordination, following all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment, operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and barcode scanners safely and efficiently, completing necessary paperwork, such as receiving reports, inventory logs, and damage reports, and communicating with management regarding inventory issues, monitoring for and reporting any theft, damage, or loss of inventory and taking steps to minimize shrinkage, monitoring store conditions and reporting areas of concern to store management promptly, and performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge required includes understanding of inventory systems and procedures, familiarity with standard warehouse practices, safety protocols, and equipment, awareness of grocery products and categories to handle and store items correctly, knowledge of OSHA guidelines and other relevant health and safety regulations, and understanding procedures for receiving, inspecting, and stocking goods and preparing items for shipment.

Skills required include precision in checking and recording inventory, ensuring accuracy in stock levels and documentation, proficiency in using inventory management software, barcode scanners, and other warehouse technologies, effective verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with other staff and managing documentation.

Abilities required include the ability to maintain organized storage areas and manage inventory efficiently, ability to identify and resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies or storage problems, efficiently managing time to complete tasks within deadlines, especially during busy periods, flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle various tasks as needed.

Physical requirements include standing and walking for extended periods, lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, performing repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products, climbing ladders to perform warehouse tasks at elevated heights, maintaining clear communication with customers and team members, moving quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload, maintaining physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills, such as using tools or handling small objects, and operating equipment to move or store products and displays.

Work conditions include varying work hours with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically, 8-hour shifts for full-time employees, indoor, climate-controlled environment with adequate lighting and ventilation, primary work stations within the grocery store environments, dress code of professional and presentable attire, exposure to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals, noise level usually low to moderate, and constant interaction with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, grocery or warehouse clerk experience is preferred, and completion of the company's OSHA-accredited forklift training.

Company employment policies include being an "At-Will" employer and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).