County Market Receiver

niemann-foods; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niemann Foods is seeking a Receiver in Illinois to accurately receive product, scan shipments with a handheld terminal, and maintain a clean backroom and receiving area. The role involves communicating with vendors, arranging returns of damaged goods, and processing vendor invoices daily.

No prior experience is required; the position emphasizes attention to detail, independence, and solid organizational and problem-solving skills to support store operations.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Basic math concepts are required.

Responsibilities

• Receive product into the store accurately.
• Scan vendor products with handheld terminal.
• Communicate with suppliers.
• Organize backroom and maintain receiving area cleanliness.
• Return damaged product to reclamation center.
• Submit vendor invoices daily.
• Coordinate with vendors and team.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Follow written instructions

Detail orientated

Strong communication skills

Problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Tools

Handheld terminal

Job description

SUMMARY

The Receiver is responsible for receiving product accurately while maintaining cleanliness and organization of the backroom area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately receives product into the store
• Scans in all vendor products with handheld terminal
• Phones in shorts to supplier for grocery department.
• Organizes and maintains cleanliness of the backroom and outside receiving area
• Returns damaged product to reclamation center
• Submits vendor invoices daily
• Communicates with vendors

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work independently
• Follow written instructions
• Detail orientated
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to plan and execute
• Make decisions
• Mechanical skills
• Organizational skills
• Self-motivated

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• No prior experience or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Climb
• Balance
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Overhead lifting
• Crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently

• Outside weather conditions

Occasionally

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE

(depends on industry experience)

$17 up to $22/hour (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.**

**Position requirements may vary by store location**