Receiver

Mother's Market & Kitchen; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

In-store discounts

Job summary

Mother’s Market & Kitchen in Irvine is seeking a Receiver to manage receiving, inspection, and logging of incoming inventory. You’ll ensure accuracy against packing slips, check temperatures when needed, and prepare items for stocking to support store sales.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and comfort with warehouse systems. It offers full-time hours and a benefits package including health coverage and discounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Basic computer literacy and data entry ability.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math for counting and logging quantities.
• English reading, writing and speaking fluency.
• Experience with UPC-coded products and receiving processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and scan shipments; confirm quantities and condition against packing slips.
• Unload pallets and prepare items for processing using carts and pallet jacks.
• Enter incoming products into the system and maintain inventory records.
• Identify perishable items and monitor temperature/quality to maintain the cold chain.
• Handle carrier shipments and distribute to departments as needed.
• Note damaged or missing items and coordinate with data entry and managers.
• Stamp, sign, and file invoices and related paperwork.
• Follow all receiving procedures and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Attention to detail

English fluency

Data entry

Basic math

Warehouse systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse scanners

Inventory system software

Pallet jacks / forklifts

Job description

Receiver

At Mother’s we take pride in organization, quality, and efficiency. As a Receiver, you will manage all aspects of the receiving process paperwork, product inspection, and proper logging of incoming inventory. Your work helps maximize sales potential by assuring that every product entering the store is accurately verified against packing slips, quality-checked, and, when required, temperature-checked prior to stocking.

Hourly Pay: $17.00–$22.00 hourly

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & in-store discounts

What You’ll Do

• Receive, inspect, and scan shipments from vendors; confirm quantities and condition against packing slips
• Unload pallets, open receiving dock, and prepare items for processing using dollies, carts, or pallet jacks
• Enter incoming products into the system and ensure accurate documentation and inventory records
• Identify perishable items, check temperature/quality as appropriate, and alert relevant departments for stocking to maintain the cold chain
• Handle shipments from carriers (UPS, FedEx, etc.) as needed scan, sort, and distribute to departments
• Clearly note and report damaged or missing items on invoices, coordinate with Data Entry and Department Managers regarding discrepancies
• Stamp, sign, and file all invoices and paperwork properly
• Follow all written receiving procedures carefully; maintain a clean, safe workspace

What You Bring

Required:

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent)
• Basic computer literacy ability to use warehouse/inventory systems, scanners, and do simple data entry
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills for counting, verifying quantities, and record-keeping
• English fluency in reading, writing, and speaking

• Experience handling UPC-coded products, prior warehouse or retail receiving experience
• Familiarity with pallet jacks or forklifts, or willingness to learn
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move products up to 50 lbs., frequently (often over 100 times per shift)
• Use dollies, carts, and electric pallet jacks; move items from floor to up to 60" high
• Carry items up to 25 ft, push/pull carts or dollies
• Full-time role with open availability; may include early mornings, weekends, or varied shifts

Schedule Requirements

Flexible availability across various shifts and locations including weekends and evenings

Why Join Mother’s Market?

You will be part of a mission-driven company that values wellness, sustainability, and outstanding customer service. We foster an inclusive workplace where team members are respected and encouraged to grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mother’s Market is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.

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