Produce Receiver

WILLIAMSON STREET GROCERY CO-OP•Madison, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Produce Receiver, you will have the opportunity to support our retail operations by receiving and inspecting produce, checking deliveries for quality, and documenting and storing received produce. Willy Street Co-op is different from other grocery stores, proud to have a socially and environmentally responsible presence, and makes efforts to support local community non-profits and programs that involve food, nutrition and well-being, sustainable agriculture, cooperative education and social change. The employees care about not only what they do but how they do it.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of produce department operations
Basic understanding of organic standards as they apply to retail produce
A positive attitude and a collaborative spirit
Willingness to be open, to learn and take on new responsibilities
Regular, predictable attendance
Effective communication skills in English
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle multiple demands
Adherence to deadlines
Ability to use a pallet stacker

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or knowledge in produce receiving
Previous experience working in a co-operative environment

Responsibilities

Lead the efforts to receive, check in, and route produce deliveries
Ensure proper food storage and handling procedures
Review invoices for accuracy
Separate and divert deliveries to correct storage areas
Maintain a clean and organized dock/receiving room
Use a forklift and pallet jack to safely and efficiently receive deliveries as needed
Stack pallets as needed
Follow proper lifting and handling procedures to ensure personal health and safety
Ensure all boxes are properly labeled and stored with date, distributor and rotated into back stock
Effectively communicate with buyers and stockers about product quality, out of stocks and/or returns
Stock product as necessary
Greet and offer assistance to customers
Treat people fairly, consistently and with respect
Know product locations in order to assist customers in finding what they need throughout the store
Abide by all co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents
Participate in required training and meetings
Keep the store orderly and clean
Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Benefits

Flexible schedules
Great co-workers
Amazing health insurance benefits with low deductibles and out of pocket maximums (for full-time employees)
Employer-paid dental and life insurance benefits (for full-time employees)
Voluntary benefit plans, including vision and disability coverage (for full-time employees)
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Employee discount at our stores
Wellness coupons
Bike-to-work reimbursement
Much more!