Goods Receiving Agent

Job Description:

This Goods Receiving Agent job involves performing receiving, accounting, and distribution operations for incoming product deliveries for all store teams. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require a courteous, friendly, and efficient demeanor from its employees, contributing to the company's positive image with customers and Team Members. All positions should be implemented in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures, and employees should have the capacity to fulfill the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. Upholding WFM's core values and goals, promoting national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and complying with all relevant health and safety regulations, including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department, are necessary actions for all employees to take.

Job Responsibilities: ? Validate the product received by checking it against the purchase order and supplier paperwork to avoid any errors or discrepancies. ? Confirm product integrity, ? Keep track of the products temperature throughout the day to ensure it remains within the safe range. ? In order to be considered successfully invoiced, the document must be marked, approved, processed, and stored. ? Delivers copies of invoices to the relevant departments, where applicable. ? abides by the suitable remuneration procedures ? Successfully concludes procurement processes using the in-house store application. ? Stay consistent with the Receiving standards set in Store Process to meet objectives. ? The processed paperwork is shared with both Team mailboxes and the regional office. ? Continuously checking in with vendors about their account status is an essential part of the accounts payable process. ? Backs product teams with accounting processes during inventory and financial period wrap-up. ? Store Leadership shoulders the duty of disseminating invoices for all store expenditure. ? This person is in charge of maintaining the operational condition of balers, compactors, and environmental areas. They complete required maintenance, secure and fasten bales, and report any issues to the service team for corrective action. ? Arrives at work promptly, well-groomed, dressed properly, and ready to commence work; participates in all mandatory training and meetings and carries out all scheduled shifts.

Job Skills:
? Deep knowledge of the procedures involved in store receiving, accounting, and product distribution, including the associated policies.
? Able to apply practical knowledge of all WFM quality goals, food safety protocols, and other standards in a proficient manner.
? The ability to train your colleagues on the intricacies of the product and motivate them to have a passion for it is an indispensable aptitude.
? Efficiency in handling computer software programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and IRMA, and incorporating them into daily work routines.
? Exceptional communication proficiency and a willingness to work cohesively within a team.
? Demonstrating the proficiency to communicate information with professionalism and poise to team members, customers, and vendors.
? Consistently meeting the established level of customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and team members.
? Displaying competency in adhering to instructions and guidelines, coupled with effective time management and organizational proficiencies, is indispensable for success.
? Whole Foods Market strives to offer customers a diverse selection of natural foods and ingredients, with a focus on sustainability and supporting local producers.
? Combining a strong work ethic and quick thinking to excel in a fast-paced work environment with a sense of urgency.
? The implementation of WFM quality goals and adherence to them is critical in providing reliable and trustworthy services to clients.

Experience:
? Have worked in retail for more than a year, gaining invaluable experience.
? A distribution or reception related experience of 12 months or more is a plus for potential candidates.

One cannot overlook the physical requirements and working conditions of this position:
? One of the prerequisites for the position is the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
? Standing or walking for 6-8 hours may be expected during an 8-hour shift at work.
? The ability to make use of one's hands proficiently includes employing them to hold onto, maneuver adeptly, thrust forward and tug backward.
? Exposure to cleansing agents complying with FDA guidelines.
? Living organisms have varying capacities for adapting to different temperature conditions. The survival of cold-blooded animals is often determined by how well they tolerate freezing temperatures.
? Ability to operate in a damp and crisp habitat.
? The candidate must be available for flexible scheduling, which comprises working on weekends, nights, and holidays when required.
? Well-equipped to handle a diverse range of heavy machinery and tools, such as forklifts, electric pallet jacks, hand trucks, box cutters, knives, six-wheel carts, balers, and more, with precision and accuracy.

The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of this position's principal responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all job duties and requirements. The job duties required at a lower level may be necessary at a higher level, in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Furthermore, duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions depending on various factors such as departmental locations and business-specific needs. To be considered for promotion, an individual must excel in their current role, and a professional need for the promotion must exist.

The wage bracket for this role is between $16.50 and $22.85 per hour, depending on an individual's background. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits, a comprehensive package of benefits that includes health insurance, retirement plan benefits, a store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs. To be eligible for Whole benefits, a person must meet the requirements outlined in the relevant Whole Benefits plan at the time of their appointment.

We at Whole Foods Market are dedicated to providing equal and fair employment opportunities to all individuals, irrespective of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We ensure that every hiring and promotion decision is based solely on qualifications and business needs, aligning with our values of diversity and inclusivity.

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