Receiver

La-Montanita-Food-Cooperative; New Mexico; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

La Montanita Food Cooperative is seeking a Receiver to oversee receiving, scheduling deliveries, unloading trucks, and processing shipments. You’ll ensure accurate invoices, maintain inventory accuracy, and support stores with friendly service.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task in a busy warehouse. Safety protocols and PPE are required, with a varied weekday/weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Flexible schedule including weekends.
• Customer service oriented and team player.
• Adherence to safety guidelines and PPE rules.

Responsibilities

• Daily orders pulling and receiving of inventory.
• Scan products against invoices and PO, verify codes and counts.
• Maintain inventory controls and reduce damaged stock.
• Document variances between received goods and invoices.
• Notify departments when goods are received and routed properly.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and stocking.
• Prepare orders and load/unload trucks as needed.
• Maintain professional communication with coworkers and vendors.

Skills

Receiving

Inventory control

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Description

The Receiver is primarily responsible for the oversight of all facets of receiving including scheduling of deliveries, unloading trucks, processing of incoming and outgoing shipments of goods, invoices and credits, and organizing the warehouse/receiving space ensuring an efficient flow to all departments. Adhering to all safety protocols and providing internal/external customer service is key for success in this position. The Receiver is responsible for the general cleaning and maintenance of the warehouse/backroom equipment and area. The Receiver will also monitor shelves to assist with restock as needed and place orders for both inventory and supplies when they are low or instructed to do so. This position plays a part in creating a great shopping experience for customers by helping maintain accurate inventory and providing excellent service to customers and vendors.

SOME ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily orders pulling and receiving of inventory.
• Scans all products received and compare against invoices and purchase orders, verifying UPC/vendor codes, counts, and other necessary product information
• Maintains inventory controls through minimizing products damage, checking dates, organization and ensuring order accuracy.
• Appropriately documents all variances between actual product received and invoices, or other delivery manifests.
• Promptly notifies appropriate department personnel when goods are received and verify that goods are promptly and properly routed to designated areas.
• Provides outstanding customer service during delivery and stocking at warehouse/backroom.
• Prepares orders by processing requests: pull accurate materials and place in appropriate area for pick up or delivery; loading and unloading trucks as necessary.
• Maintains and promotes high standards of customer service.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, customers, members, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Accepts assignment to departments as directed by supervisor depending on store need.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• 1-3 years of experience is preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills; speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; actively listen and get clarification; write clearly and informatively; read and interpret information accurately.
• Ability to multi-task, and be flexible in completing job duties while adhering to deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible schedule (weekday/weekend and daytime/evening shifts as needed).
• Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate with individuals of diverse background.
• Ability to adhere and follow safety and wellness guidelines. Safety Conscious and adhering to required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required.
• Ability to act with integrity, ethically, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, industry with a calm professional demeanor.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service.
• Dependable, reliable and self-motivated.
• Able to work with a diverse group of people, team player.
• Professional appearance and manner.