Receiving Specialist — Fast-Paced Grocery Hub

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation accrual plan

401(K) retirement match

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is seeking a Backup Receiver in California to handle receiving functions and related paperwork in a fast-paced store environment.

The role includes operating equipment such as baler, compactor, and forklift, while ensuring accuracy and safety in all receiving tasks. The ideal candidate can move heavy products (up to 60 lbs) across distances, use a pallet jack for heavy loads, and communicate effectively with team members and store leadership.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess reliability with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Report discrepancies in receiving to Managers/Buyers; verify against records and invoices.
• Attend trainings and be certified for equipment; follow Weights/Measures, health and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team and store leadership; interact with service vendors.

Responsibilities

• Receive and handle products and related paperwork.
• Operate machinery (baler, compactor, forklift) safely.
• Maintain cleanliness of receiving area and maximize sales potential.
• Move products weighing up to 60 lbs. up to 30 feet for up to 30 hours.
• Use pallet jack to transfer heavy loads up to 1000 lbs for up to 40 hours.

Skills

Dependable

Flexible schedule

Team communication

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is seeking a Backup Receiver in California to handle receiving functions and related paperwork in a fast-paced store environment.

The role includes operating equipment such as baler, compactor, and forklift, while ensuring accuracy and safety in all receiving tasks. The ideal candidate can move heavy products (up to 60 lbs) across distances, use a pallet jack for heavy loads, and communicate effectively with team members and store leadership.