Receiver II

BRATTLEBORO FOOD COOP; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Competitive wages

Job summary

The Brattleboro Food Co-op is seeking a Receiver II to help manage incoming inventory and ensure accurate delivery processing. You will greet shoppers, verify counts, and coordinate with departments to place items on time.

The role emphasizes reliability and customer-friendly service within a community-owned store. Qualified candidates lift up to 50 lbs, work evenings and weekends, and maintain a safe, clean receiving area.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs continuously.
• Comfort working in walk-in coolers/freezers and seasonal temperatures.
• Strong attention to detail for order verification.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
• Friendly and cooperative demeanor with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Unload and verify deliveries and scan into POS.
• Operate equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, balers.
• Sign for deliveries and note discrepancies.
• Move products to departments within time windows.
• Assist customers during shift and support backstock movement.
• Report safety concerns to Receiving Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

The Brattleboro Food Co-op is looking for a Receiver II to help with incoming inventory!

Join a team that loves what they do and believes in making a difference! At the Brattleboro Food Co-op, we've been community-owned and community-strong for over 50 years. We offer competitive wages, plus a generous store discount, and a supportive environment where you matter.

To be successful at the Co-op we are looking for the following:

• Be the Face of the Co-op: Greet our community shareholders and shoppers with a warm, friendly attitude.


• Excellent Customer Service- Answer shopper questions and make them feel welcome.


• Reliability: Your teams counts on you, you must be reliable and on time.


• We are in Retail: Evenings and Weekends are a must

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Unload and verify all deliveries (piece count, mispicks, damage inspection), and scan designated products into the POS system


• Ability to operate equipment such as hand trucks, u-boats, pallet jack, cardboard baler, and plastic baler


• Sign for deliveries and note any discrepancies on invoices


• Separate damaged or incorrect product for returns


• Ensure products are moved to appropriate departments within time windows (20 minutes for refrigerated/frozen items)


• Build u-boats and carts for department staff


• Maintain receiving area cleanliness and safety (daily sweeping, seasonal maintenance)


• Coordinate cardboard bale pickups


• Maintain equipment (hand trucks, u-boats, pallet jacks)


• Assist customers with product questions during assigned shift


• Support with the movement of backstock product and merchandising fixtures to and from offsite location(s)


• Deliver invoices with products to appropriate departments


• Report any receiving discrepancies, equipment issues, or safety concerns to Receiving Manager


• Process electronic and paper invoices in the POS system as assigned

Maintenance and Conditioning:

• Treat equipment with care and respect.


• Communicate about any needed repairs or equipment problems to the Manager


• Keep work area neat and organized

Safety:

• Handle hazardous equipment carefully. Aware of the presence of others when using such equipment.


• Use proper lifting techniques. Wear appropriate shoes.


• Mindful of potential hazards to customers and other employees and takes actions to correct hazards.


• Use ergonomic equipment and best practices


• Report any and all safety concerns to manager

Teamwork:

• Always conscientious about co-workers and works with the team for department efficiency.


• Give verbal communication to next shift if necessary


• Start work on time, finish work on time.


• Take breaks when appropriate and come back from break on time.

Accountability:

• Accept responsibility for your actions. Exemplify honesty, integrity and ethics

Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs continuously


• Physical capability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, and crouch throughout shift


• Comfort working in walk-in coolers/freezers and seasonal temperature variations


• Strong attention to detail for order verification


• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious


• Friendly and cooperative demeanor with customers and coworkers


• Ability to work efficiently and handle multiple demands during peak receiving windows