Produce Receiving Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Santa Monica is seeking team members to support the receiving department, processing product deliveries and maintaining organized backstock and cooler areas.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy of deliveries, stocking refrigerated items, documenting transfers, and adhering to health and safety procedures. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time up to 4 hours without a break.
• Know and practice proper lifting techniques.
• Push and pull carts, weighing up to 100 pounds, unassisted.
• Basic computer skills for documenting and communication.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility of processing all product deliveries.
• Process deliveries in a timely manner with full attention to detail and abiding by receiving procedures.
• Ensure receiving supplies are filled and maintained.
• Maintain backstock area and cooler.
• Keep receiving area secure while on duty.
• Break down and organize designated loads.
• Distribute received merchandise or notify team of arrival.
• Establish and maintain merchandise return/transfer area.
• Maintain receiving area in a neat, clean, organized and safe manner.
• Process incoming special orders, price and call guest to notify.
• Document product transfers and waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.
• Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adhere to safe work practices.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Report all life safety and fire hazards, along with any other violations of company policy, to Team Leader for correction.
• Effectively communicate with Team Members regarding receiving and department operations.
• Attend all department, store and training meetings when scheduled.

Skills

Stand/walk 4h

Lifting techniques

Push/pull carts

Food safety

Team communication

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

IRMA

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Santa Monica is seeking team members to support the receiving department, processing product deliveries and maintaining organized backstock and cooler areas.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy of deliveries, stocking refrigerated items, documenting transfers, and adhering to health and safety procedures. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.