POS/Receiving Clerk

Metropolitan Market; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Market is looking for a Receiving Associate who will ensure accurate verification of vendor deliveries and maintain product pricing standards in-store. This role requires strong mathematical and organizational skills, as well as proactive communication. Employees benefit from competitive pay, a team member discount, and a variety of insurance options. A valid Washington State Food Workers Card is essential to apply.

Benefits

20% team member discount

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health savings accounts

Company-funded disability and life insurance

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to reconcile numeric data.
• Exceptional customer service skills required.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Verifies vendor deliveries for accuracy and quality.
• Handles discrepancies and records invoices accurately.
• Ensures all products have legible prices displayed.

Skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Valid Washington State Food Workers Card

Job description

THE ROLE

As part of our Administrative staff, this position ensures accurate and efficient verification of vendor deliveries, appropriately handling discrepancies on a timely basis. Provides support to the POS Coordinator to ensure that all products have an accurate retail price displayed and that the displayed price accurately correlates with the price represented in the front-end system.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’D DO

• Effectively maintains receiving hours according to company guidelines.
• Controls the flow of vendor traffic through the receiving area and onto the sales floor.
• Physically checks and verifies all merchandise to ensure that the items listed on vendor invoices meet company guidelines for quality, count, and condition.
• Verifies that all vendor invoices include legible pricing and are properly extended.
• Communicates to appropriate manager any significant difficulties or situations that arise; exercises appropriate judgment.
• Properly handles damaged and spoiled products according to company guidelines; assists in controlling the level of damaged goods through proper receiving procedures.
• Demonstrates efficient knowledge of products; properly and accurately identifies item descriptions, sizes, and prices.
• Records invoices accurately on Receiving Log, prevents internal and external loss.
• Complies with all safety standards and procedures.
• Controls the flow of traffic through receiving doors and has primary responsibility for the security of the receiving areas.
• Demonstrates accountability, dependability and flexibility; meets attendance requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Store Director, Assistant Store Director.
• Performs price validation in accordance with the price validation policy.
• Ensures that all products have a legible price displayed for them.
• According to policy, prints and hangs price tags and signs in the proper sequence, and in a timely fashion. Ensures tag/sign displayed is consistent with presentation standards.
• Works effectively and relates well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the Company; exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to build and maintain constructive working relationships; accepts and applies constructive feedback in a professional and effective manner that enhances performance and resolves performance deficiencies.
• Seeks out opportunities to learn and improve skills.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Candidates will be selected from applicants having the best combination of the following qualifications:

• Strong math skills; proven ability to reconcile numeric data.
• Proven success as a team member; demonstrates an exceptional work ethic.
• Demonstrates a high-level of self-motivation; takes initiative.
• Proven ability to multi-task and consistently produce quality results in fast-paced, demanding situations.
• Proven ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people. Exceptional customer service skills required.
• Strong time management and organizational skills a must. Ability to effectively prioritize tasks required.
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Able to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Possesses a minimum beginning proficiency in data-entry, relating to Lotus 123 or MS Excel.
• Keyboarding (minimum of 35WPM) and 10-key skills required.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills required; attention to detail necessary.
• Proven ability to follow directions and apply feedback.
• Proven ability to interact and perform all job responsibilities with professionalism and confidentiality essential.
• Exemplary attendance record.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay
• 20% team member discount
• Medical, dental, vision insurance (very low cost to team members)
• Health savings accounts (subject to qualified medical plans)
• Flexible spending arrangements (subject to qualified medical plans)
• Company-funded disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available to all team members
• Retirement plans available to all team members
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Sick/safe leave provided consistent with local and state requirements
• Reduced cost ORCA Card program for King County team members
• Education support
• Career development opportunities
• Wage/salary range: $21.30 - $25.15

The specific programs and options available to any given team member are dependent upon eligibility factors such as position, date of hire, work location, and terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
Employment may be dependent upon successful background check and reference checks. All store employees must have a valid Washington State Food Workers Card to begin work.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): It is the policy of Metropolitan Market, LLC that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender identity and gender stereotypes), national origin, religion, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity. The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, as well as on age, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, military service, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.