Receiving Clerk

Job Summary: As part of our Grocery Department, this position ensures accurate and efficient verification of all vendor deliveries, appropriately handling discrepancies on a timely basis.

Specific Job Duties:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Effectively maintains receiving hours according to company guidelines.

• Controls the flow of vendor traffic through the receiving area and onto the sales floor.

• Physically checks and verifies all merchandise to ensure that the items listed on vendor invoices meet company guidelines for quality, count, and condition.

• Verifies that all vendor invoices include legible pricing and are properly extended.

• Communicates to appropriate manager any significant difficulties or situations that arise; exercises appropriate judgment.

• Properly handles damaged and spoiled products according to company guidelines; assists in controlling the level of damaged goods through proper receiving procedures.

• Demonstrates efficient knowledge of products; properly and accurately identifies item descriptions, sizes, and prices.

• Records invoices accurately on Receiving Log and forwards to the Accounting Department on a timely basis.

• Prevents internal and external loss.

• Ensures proper rotation and placement of products.

• Complies with all safety standards and procedures.

• Ensures proper maintenance of all receiving-related equipment.

• Provides receiving-related equipment training for new and existing employees.

• Ensures backroom, receiving, loading docks, compost, garbage, storage, cooler, and spoil areas are thoroughly cleaned and consistently well-kept.

• Controls the flow of traffic through receiving doors and has primary responsibility for the security of the receiving areas.

• Regularly checks and maintains proper temperatures in coolers and freezers.

• Demonstrates dependability and flexibility; meets attendance requirements

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.

Skills Required / Qualifications:

Candidates will be selected from applicants having the best combination of the following qualifications:

• Strong math skills; proven ability to reconcile numeric data.

• Proven success as a team member; demonstrates an exceptional work ethic.

• Demonstrates a high-level of self-motivation; takes initiative.

• Proven ability to multi-task and consistently produce quality results in fast-paced, demanding situations.

• Exceptional customer service skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds.

• Flexible scheduling availability.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay

• 20% team member discount

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (very low cost to team members)

• Health savings accounts (subject to qualified medical plans)

• Flexible spending arrangements (subject to qualified medical plans)

• Company-funded disability and life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program available to all team members

• Retirement plans available to all team members

• Generous paid time off benefits

• Sick/safe leave provided consistent with local and state requirements

• Reduced cost ORCA Card program for King County team members

• Education support

• Career development opportunities

• Wage/salary range: $20.50 - $25.15

The specific programs and options available to any given team member are dependent upon eligibility factors such as position, date of hire, work location, and terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): It is the policy of Metropolitan Market, LLC that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender identity and gender stereotypes), national origin, religion, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity. The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, as well as on age, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, military service, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.