Back up Receiver

Sprouts Farmers Market • Ellicott City, MD

10d

About The Position

The Backup Receiver is responsible for receiving functions and paperwork, operating receiving-area machinery safely and properly, maximizing sales potential through effective procedures for products entering the store, and maintaining the cleanliness of the receiving area. The role works in a fast-paced retail environment and requires coordination with managers, buyers, team members, store leadership, and service vendors. The position may also perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess 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 become certified to use appropriate equipment needed for the store or facility.
• Be able to comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to move or transfer products weighing up to 60 lbs. from 5 to 56 inches, for up to 30 feet, for up to 30 hours without mechanical assistance.
• Ability to use a pallet jack to horizontally transfer product weighing up to 1,000 lbs., requiring a force of up to 50 lbs., for up to 150 feet and up to 40 hours.
• Vision sufficient to review invoices and monitor incoming products.
• Ability to perform simple math operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to multitask, understand proper retail receiving, and demonstrate basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete receiving functions and paperwork.
• Operate the baler, compactor, and forklift safely and properly.
• Use effective receiving procedures for products entering the store to maximize sales potential.
• Maintain cleanliness of the receiving area.
• Report receiving discrepancies to managers and buyers, including damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
• Examine incoming contents 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 and store leadership, and communicate knowledgeably with service vendors.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount on purchases for the employee and one other household family member
• 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 (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Health Savings Account with company match (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Paid holidays (eligibility requirements may apply)
• DailyPay access for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

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