Receiving Team Member - Fresh Produce & Inventory

Jobtome; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Washington state is hiring a Receiving Clerk to manage product deliveries, maintain backstock and ensure accurate, timely stocking across the store.

You'll follow health and safety procedures, operate equipment safely, and collaborate with team leaders to meet daily goals. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong teamwork and adaptability.
• Basic computer skills for POS and inventory tasks.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility of processing all product deliveries.
• Process deliveries in a timely manner with full attention to detail and abiding by receiving procedures.
• Ensure receiving supplies are filled and maintained.
• Maintain backstock area and cooler.
• Keep receiving area secure while on duty.
• Break down and organize designated loads.
• Ensure all refrigerated items are stocked or properly stored.
• Distribute received merchandise or notify team of arrival.
• Establish and maintain merchandise return/transfer area.
• Maintain receiving area in a neat, clean, organized and safe manner.
• Process incoming special orders, price and call guest to notify.
• Use all communication tools including department logbook.
• Document product transfers and waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.
• Follow and comply with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adhere to safe work practices.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Know and practice proper lifting techniques.
• Report all life safety and fire hazards, along with any other violations of company policy, to Team Leader for correction and report all accidents and injuries to Team Leader or Store Leadership immediately.
• Effectively communicate with Team Members regarding receiving and department operations.
• Attend all department, store and training meetings when scheduled.
• Answer department telephone calls and pages with proper etiquette when time permits.
• Develop working knowledge of all department vendors.
• Verification of each delivery and variances noted on invoice and to Team Leader.
• Follow through with correcting discrepancies using proper procedure.
• Assist in stocking product.
• File all completed paperwork in designated area.
• Properly and accurately record time using time clock at the beginning and end of each shift and for unpaid meal breaks during shift.
• Responsible for proper dress code, including non-slip shoes and cut-resistant gloves, when necessary, during each work shift.

Skills

Stand and walk for extended periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule incl nights weekends

Tools

IRMA knowledge

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Washington state is hiring a Receiving Clerk to manage product deliveries, maintain backstock and ensure accurate, timely stocking across the store.

You'll follow health and safety procedures, operate equipment safely, and collaborate with team leaders to meet daily goals. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced environment.