Back up Receiver

Sprouts Farmers Market • Phoenix, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Backup Receiver is responsible for receiving products entering the store, completing receiving functions and paperwork, and helping maximize sales potential through effective receiving procedures. The role operates machinery—including a baler, compactor, and forklift—in a safe and proper manner and maintains the cleanliness of the receiving area. It also involves reviewing incoming product and invoices, communicating discrepancies, and following established procedures for safe work, health and sanitation, and Weights and Measures. The position requires physical handling of products and use of a pallet jack, along with the ability to work independently and communicate with team members, Store leadership, and service vendors.

This role is with Sprouts Farmers Market, a neighborhood grocery retailer focused on customer service and fresh, healthy food. Sprouts describes its workplace as inclusive, respectful, and caring, and offers Team Member Resource Groups for connection, support, and growth.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including weekends and holidays.
• Be able to use or be certified in the use of appropriate equipment needed for the store or facility.
• Be able to work independently and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to move or transfer products weighing up to 60 pounds from 5 to 56 inches, over distances up to 30 feet, for up to 30 hours without mechanical assistance.
• Be able to use a pallet jack to horizontally transfer product weighing up to 1,000 pounds, requiring force up to 50 pounds, for distances up to 150 feet, for up to 40 hours.
• Have vision sufficient to review invoices and monitor incoming product.
• Be able to perform simple math operations, multitask, understand proper retail receiving, and use basic computer functions.

Responsibilities

• Complete receiving functions and paperwork.
• Operate a baler, compactor, and forklift safely and properly.
• Follow effective receiving procedures to maximize sales potential for products entering the store.
• Maintain cleanliness of the receiving area.
• Report receiving discrepancies to Managers and Buyer(s), and examine product contents against records, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
• Attend applicable trainings and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively with team members, Store leadership, and service vendors.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for the employee and one other household family member on purchases at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance, subject to eligibility requirements
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements
• Health Savings Account with company match, subject to eligibility requirements
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility requirements
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility requirements
• Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, subject to eligibility requirements
• Paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements
• DailyPay access for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED