Full-Time Perishables Receiver

Kimberton Whole Foods, Inc.•Collegeville, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Kimberton Whole Foods in Collegeville is seeking a dedicated, full-time Perishables Receiver to become a vital part of our team! This role involves unloading and organizing incoming deliveries for the Perishable Department, ensuring quality and proper stock rotation. The position also requires engaging with the Perishable Team in stocking and back stocking, inspecting deliveries, matching invoice details, and maintaining a clean and safe back stock area. The ideal candidate will have previous retail or warehouse experience, a strong customer service focus, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.
Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
Standing- prolonged standing.
Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting).
Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Previously worked in a retail or warehouse environment and have experience with receiving and inventory management.
Enthusiastic about customer service and have a cheerful and positive attitude to everyone you interact with.
Effective communicator who embodies the spirit of a team player.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and well-organized.
Understand the importance of pacing and can shift gears in accordance to volume, time, and temperature demands.
Comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions.
Diligent about workplace safety.

Responsibilities

Providing exceptional service to all, including customers, team members, and delivery drivers.
Unloading and organizing incoming deliveries for the Perishable Department in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring proper rotation of stock.
Engaging with the Perishable Team in stocking, back stocking, and other projects as needed.
Inspecting deliveries to verify that quality and condition of product is up to KWF standards.
Matching invoice details to delivered products and handling any corrections or returns as necessary.
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the back stock area, prioritizing the safety of all who are operating in the space.