Grocery Receiving Specialist

Roche Bros.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Bros. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Receiving Clerk to professionally manage vendor deliveries and accurately receive goods in the store’s receiving area.

You will direct vendors, store merchandise, and maintain strong customer service while handling Retalix operations and receiving paperwork. The role requires basic training in grocery/receiving operations, English proficiency, and the ability to work a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Complete training in the grocery or receiving operation.
• Ability to prioritize work load and have sense of urgency.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work a schedule based on the business needs of the store location.
• Authorized to work within the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous, friendly and business-like manner.
• Commit to the “Golden Rule” and work with other associates to build a strong grocery team.
• Achieve the highest associate morale in the industry by working in a style that is Respectful, Supportive and Totally Team Oriented (RSTO).
• Ensure that all grocery deliveries are properly received and stored safely.
• Oversee direct store deliveries for invoice accuracy and product authorization.
• Verify the accuracy of merchandise declared on the vendor’s invoices by physically counting/inspecting the units; check for quantity, cost, or damaged products.
• Report price discrepancies or problems to the department manager or store manager.
• Inspect all merchandise containers coming in or leaving the store for merchandise.
• Maintain security at the receiving door and keep door closed and locked while away; for authorized entry only (vendor deliveries/pickups).
• Ensure vendors handle merchandise carefully to avoid damages and losses that could affect shrink.
• Control Retalix system, receiving paperwork.
• Maintain accurate entries and proper maintenance of Retalix computer equipment; have timely submission of invoices.
• Notify management of potential shrink problems, product availability problems, or potential security problems.
• Practice the “Cleaner’s Creed” and proper sanitation procedures.
• Keep work area swept clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards; report hazards to management.
• Exercise proper safety practices when lifting or moving deliveries, and ability to operate and clean equipment and tools.

Skills

Reading & writing

English proficiency

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Education

Grocery/receiving operation training

Tools

Retalix system

Job description

Roche Bros. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Receiving Clerk to professionally manage vendor deliveries and accurately receive goods in the store’s receiving area.

You will direct vendors, store merchandise, and maintain strong customer service while handling Retalix operations and receiving paperwork. The role requires basic training in grocery/receiving operations, English proficiency, and the ability to work a flexible schedule.