Back up Receiver
About The Position
The Backup Receiver is responsible for all receiving functions and paperwork, helping maximize sales potential through effective procedures for products entering the store. The role includes safely operating equipment such as a baler, compactor, and forklift, and maintaining a clean receiving area. The position requires identifying and reporting receiving discrepancies, verifying incoming products against records and orders, and communicating with managers, buyers, vendors, team members, and store leadership. The role also involves physical handling of products, reviewing invoices, performing basic math, and carrying out other duties as needed.
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 work independently and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attend applicable trainings and be able to use or become certified to use appropriate equipment needed for the store or facility.
- Be able to move or transfer products weighing up to 60 pounds from 5 to 56 inches, for up to 30 feet and up to 30 hours without mechanical assistance.
- Be able to use a pallet jack to horizontally transfer products weighing up to 1,000 pounds, requiring up to 50 pounds of force, for up to 150 feet and up to 40 hours.
- Have the vision necessary to review invoices and monitor incoming products.
- Be able to perform simple math operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Be able to multitask, understand proper retail receiving, and use basic computer functions.
Responsibilities
- Perform receiving functions and complete receiving paperwork.
- Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for receiving products entering the store.
- Operate a baler, compactor, and forklift safely and properly.
- Maintain cleanliness of the receiving area.
- Report receiving discrepancies to managers and buyers, including damages, shortages, or products that do not meet specifications.
- Examine incoming products and compare them with 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
- Performance-based bonus, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
