Receiving & Inventory Associate (Full-Time)

Hunger-Mountain-Co-O; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunger Mountain Co-op is looking for a Receiver to manage the intake and custody of all products from vendors. The 32-hour schedule runs Tuesday through Friday from 6:00am to 2:00pm, with a focus on accurate counting, UPC verification, and timely communication with buyers.

You will work onsite in a cooperative environment, ensuring safe handling, neat staging areas, and adherence to all receiving procedures. This role requires physical lift capacity and teamwork to support store operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to focus on specific tasks for long periods.
• Ability to organize physical items and data.
• Good time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Be a team player.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to use pallet jacks and other light-duty material handling equipment.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures of Hunger Mountain Co-op.
• Ability to provide excellent service to customers, vendors and coworkers.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential.
• Ability to be physically present onsite at the Coop to perform the requirements of this position.

Responsibilities

• Physically receive vendor deliveries by unloading delivery vehicles as required.
• Ensure that products received are consistent with HMC quality standards by brief physical inspections of deliveries.
• Validate that the products received are what were ordered and in the quantity that was ordered.
• Promptly notify buyers of out-of-stocks, miss-picks, damaged goods and incorrect or changed UPC.
• Identify discrepancies between the vendor’s cost and HMC purchase price.
• Utilize HMC computerized system as required to perform the above duties.
• Work diplomatically with store personnel and vendors to assure compliance with HMC receiving procedures.
• Maintain the receiving and product staging areas in a neat and safe manner.
• Stage product for effective stocking and assist with stocking as needed.
• Process returns for credit from vendors as advised by relevant buyers.
• Maintain back stock prior to movement to floor, in orderly and accessible manner.
• Be responsible for safety in the workplace by creating a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns to a manager, and adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow all department policies and procedures.

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

Hunger Mountain Co-op is looking for a Receiver to manage the intake and custody of all products from vendors. The 32-hour schedule runs Tuesday through Friday from 6:00am to 2:00pm, with a focus on accurate counting, UPC verification, and timely communication with buyers.

You will work onsite in a cooperative environment, ensuring safe handling, neat staging areas, and adherence to all receiving procedures. This role requires physical lift capacity and teamwork to support store operations.