Receiver- Part Time

Fresh Thyme Market•Rochester, MN

About The Position

The Receiver is responsible for accepting and logging all store deliveries and maintaining the organization and control of stockroom areas. The role also includes assisting customers with a friendly, energetic demeanor and following procedural guidelines set by the Store Support Department. All team members are expected to perform their daily responsibilities while focusing on sales and customer service, maintaining a positive attitude, and contributing as team players. The Receiver handles the receipt, shipment, storage, and distribution of products and materials; supervises assigned receiving personnel; and supports associates through work assignments, training, guidance, and advice. The position also involves inspecting associate parcels, maintaining security at receiving doors and designated entrances and exits, unloading deliveries with company-supplied equipment, sorting and storing products, handling customer special orders, and maintaining fixture storage areas and cleanliness. The role requires working varied hours and days as business dictates. The position is part-time. The listed pay range is $16.05–$25.15 per hour, with the actual rate based on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, market data, and role responsibilities. Fresh Thyme team members receive paid parental leave, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. The company also describes flexible scheduling, a team member discount, career growth opportunities, incentive and recognition programs, and professional development. Full-time team members are offered a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance; the posting does not specify that these benefits apply to part-time team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Ability to adapt to high-volume retail and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Ability to take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
Advanced attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
Ability to support and contribute to team goals.
Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of grocery retail experience in Store Support department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry.

Responsibilities

Receive, ship, store, and distribute products and materials within the retail location.
Supervise assigned receiving personnel.
Assign work, train, guide, and advise associates.
Conduct associate parcel inspections and maintain security of receiving doors and designated customer and associate entrances and exits.
Unload products from tractor-trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or other company-supplied equipment.
Sort and place products or items on racks, in cold storage, or on shelves.
Ensure proper handling of customer special orders.
Maintain the fixture storage area and cleanliness.
Respond promptly and courteously to customer needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain a high level of customer service and contribute to sales and team goals.