What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receiver (substitute position) position at Hunger Mountain Co-op?
Description
Receiver
Substitute position
Must be available 3-5 days a week, Monday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m.
The Co-op frequently hires substitute employees to fill in for holes in the schedule. Substitutes earn an hourly wage (a minimum of $17.00 per hour), accrue a paid time off benefit, and get the employee discount of 20% on (most) Co-op purchases. In addition, substitutes are considered over outside applicants for jobs with regular hours at the Co-op. Substitutes may work a range of hours up to 40 hours weekly, depending on our scheduling needs and the employee's availability.
Purpose: Responsible for the care and custody of all HMC products from time of receipt from our vendors until items are either stored or removed from the receiving area for placement for sale on the floor. Receiving staff are responsible for validating that HMC has received the right product, in the right quantity at the right cost and notifying buying staff of any discrepancies.
Status: Reports to Storekeeping Manager
Pay Level 4 - pay range begins @ $17.00 per hour up to $21.05 per hour, dependent upon previous, relevant work experience
The responsibilities as listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks an employee may be required to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Responsibilities:
• Physically receive vendor deliveries by unloading delivery vehicles as required.
• Insure that products received are consistent with HMC quality standards by brief physical inspections of deliveries.
• Validate that the products received are what were ordered and in the quantity that was ordered. This will involve counting products, and matching UPC codes. This will require either matching purchasing paperwork to physical counts and/or using electronic systems to aid in these activities.
• Promptly notify buyers of out-of-stocks, miss-picks, damaged goods and incorrect or changed UPC.
• Identify discrepancies between the vendor’s cost and HMC purchase price.
• Utilize HMC computerized system as required to perform the above duties.
• Work diplomatically with store personnel and vendors to assure compliance with HMC receiving procedures.
• Maintain the receiving and product staging areas in a neat and safe manner. Stage product for effective stocking and assist with stocking as needed.
• Process returns for credit from vendors as advised by relevant buyers.
• Maintain back stock prior to movement to floor, in orderly and accessible manner.
• Be responsible for safety in the workplace by creating a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns to a manager, and adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow all department policies and procedures.
Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Qualifications:
• Ability to focus on specific tasks for a long period of time.
• Ability to organize both physical items and data.
• Good time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Be a team player.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to use pallet jacks and other light-duty material handling equipment.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures of Hunger Mountain Co-op.
• Ability to provide excellent service to customers, vendors and coworkers.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential.
• Ability to be physically present onsite at the Coop to perform the requirements of this position.
Salary : $17 - $21
