Receiving Clerk

Town & Country Markets, Inc.•Bellevue, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining the receiving area. The company, T&C, is a family-owned business that values authentic relationships, heartfelt service, and high-quality products. They are passionate about food and people and seek service-minded individuals to join their community. The ideal candidate is genuine, thrives in a team environment, takes responsibilities seriously, and considers the customer in their decisions. They value diversity, respect, community, and the environment, and enjoy pursuing knowledge and growth.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years grocery experience
Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays
Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
Strong organizational skills
Ability to learn, teach and train others in receiving processes
Knowledge of using a PC for data entry
Excellent verbal, written communication skills (including spelling, grammar and industry language)
Ability to effectively manage time and follow orders
Display excellent work ethic
Excellent customer skills, and the ability to work independently
Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively
Ability to have full body mobility (bending, stooping twisting,& reaching)
Exemplify health department standards
Ability to work with a diverse group of customers, co-workers & vendors
Must possess a strong desire to work in a fast paced environment, be enthusiastic, and exude a positive attitude
Team player with good follow through and people skills
Possess both attention to detail and a sense of urgency
Must be 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments
Record shipment data, such as freight charges, shortages, damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes
Control and monitor the flow of vendor traffic through the receiving doors
Confer and correspond with vendor representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages and short dates
Deliver or route materials to departments, using hand trucks, pallet jacks & tier stackers
Pack and prepare materials for shipping to other locations or for return to vendor
Handle damaged and spoil products according to company policy
Maintain the organization & cleanliness of the receiving area & backroom
Maintain close communication with all department managers and vendors
Keep current on industry trends, standards and changes
Ensure the dissemination and adherence to all company and department policies
Maintain adherence to sustainability programs and all security and safety policies
Handle special orders for the grocery department
Adhere to waste management and recycling procedures
Operate within the Company’s Core Values and Company Brand