The Primary Purpose of this role is to ensure the proper receiving of DSD (Direct Store Delivery) product by following Food Lion policies and procedures. The Receiver is responsible for maintaining standards in accordance with the standard practice manual, maximizing sales through excellent customer service, and minimizing shrink through proper utilization of standard practice. This role involves maintaining an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience. The Receiver is expected to be courteous and helpful to other associates, protect company assets through the proper and accurate receipt and return of DSD product, and demonstrate and execute proper vendor receiving policies established by Food Lion. This role also involves working with vendors to resolve errors, policy violations, or excessive inventory, and collaborating with the Assistant Store Manager to ensure timely promotions by all vendors. The Receiver is responsible for ensuring weekly merchandising notes are implemented timely, verifying DSD plan-o-grams are accurate, and accounting for daily and weekly DSD tickets and beer and wine invoices, properly filing them. Additionally, the Receiver will check EDI invoices for outstanding invoices, handle all reclaim and damages, and be responsible for conducting CAO related activities, stocking, and rotating cigarette cartons. Understanding and using company tools such as the average cost inventory system (ACIS) and ordering (CAO) is crucial. The role requires a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies, and standard practice, as well as following Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures. The Receiver must observe and correct all unsafe conditions, report all associate and customer accidents, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. A neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code, including wearing the uniform and name badge, is required. Successful completion of Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet, and Training Aid courses is necessary. The Receiver will also perform all other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED