Receiver

Description

Qualifications

WHO WE ARE: 

The Boise Co-op, established in 1973 by health-conscious individuals, has evolved from a small food-buying club to a thriving community of over 50,000 active Co-Owners. With two grocery store locations in the North End and the Village at Meridian, and three sub-brands (Wine Shop, Pet Shop, and Uncorked Wine Bar) nestled within our North End shopping center, we've become more than just a grocery store; we're the quintessential local gathering place. At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to community connections, education, delicious food, and quality products sourced from trusted partners. Independent and caring, we lead with our hearts and give back to those who shape our identity. We are not just a business; we are your neighbors. We are the Boise Co-op. 

We are seeking an experienced Receiver to be the gatekeeper for all products coming into the Co-op. The position works closely with vendors and ensures invoices accurately reflect product being delivered. Responsible for the inspection of all deliveries, reviewing for damaged goods and requesting credit as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Receive all deliveries, including preferred vendors (UNFI & OGC) for all departments.
• Review invoices for item accuracy to ensure all necessary credits for returns and damaged goods are calculated.
• Update inventory daily: log received items into Catapult, ensuring that product types, quantities, and condition are accurately recorded. Reconcile POs to invoices upon every delivery to ensure accurate pricing is maintained.
• Ensure all refrigerated and frozen items are temperature checked when coming in the back door. All refrigerated goods should come in at or below 41 degrees and all frozen foods should come in at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Store items in their proper place while maintaining the overall cleanliness of the backroom and receiving area.
• Organize and stock products, following the proper guidelines for merchandising, rotation, and sanitation.
• Assist with departmental specials and coordinate with departments to ensure that the shipping of products and returns are processed with our suppliers promptly.
• Assist with quarterly inventory counts, committing POs and owning the live inventory process from a receiving standpoint.
• Ensure proper security procedures are in place for backroom and receiving areas.
• Develop and maintain procedures to help keep receiving area, both interior and exterior, safe, clean, and orderly.
• Coordinate transfers to other stores and ensure both paperwork and transferred product is handled in a timely manner.
• Promptly respond to emails.
• Observe safety & security procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions.
• Use equipment and materials properly.
• All other duties as assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Department Managers, Assistant Department Managers and Leads.
• Attend all department meetings.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Organized, dependable, skilled at problem solving and able to make simple mathematical calculations.
• Excellent communication skills are expected.
• Exceptional customer service to others at all levels within the Co-op.
• Ability to remain focused and accurate in a constantly changing environment with the utmost attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions and complete work in a timely manner.
• Motivated and able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts and be ready for work when shift begins.
• Ability to consistently be at work and on time.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of Receiving and or warehouse experience; natural foods and products experience strongly preferred.
• Become Forklift certified within 30 days of hire.

Physical Demands:

Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a grocery setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, up to 50lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Working Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a grocery store setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.

It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone (208) 472-4507.

Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.  The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.