Store Receiver - Part Time

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,603; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Receiving/Accounts roles associate to support operations in receiving, accounting, and distribution for store deliveries. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to SOPs, and teamwork to uphold food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include verifying PO against shipments, processing invoices, and supporting month-end close with vendor communication. The candidate must lift up to 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 12+ months retail experience.
• 12+ months working in a distribution or receiving related environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify actual product against Purchase Orders and/or supplier paperwork.
• Confirm product integrity.
• Check product temperatures as needed.
• Stamp, initials, process, and file invoices.
• Distribute invoice copies to appropriate teams when applicable.
• Follow Whole Foods Market Correct Pay Procedures.
• Close purchase orders in the store purchasing application.
• Adhere to and meet Receiving standards as outlined in Store Process.
• Distribute processed paperwork to Team mailboxes and regional office.
• Follow up with vendors regarding accounts payable.
• Support product Teams with accounting processes during inventory and financial period close.
• Distribute store expense invoices to Store Leadership.
• Maintain baler, compactor, and environmental areas in proper working order.
• Arrive on time, groomed, dressed and ready to work; attend trainings and meetings.

Skills

Receiving procedures

Accounting procedures

Distribution procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

IRMA

Job description

Performs receiving, accounting, and distribution operations associated with incoming product deliveries for all store Teams. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

Job Responsibilities

• Verify actual product against Purchase Orders and/or supplier paperwork.
• Confirm product integrity.
• Check product temperatures as needed.
• Stamps, initials, processes, and files invoices.
• Distributes invoice copies to appropriate teams when applicable.
• Follows Whole Foods Market Correct Pay Procedures.
• Accurately closes purchase orders in the proprietary store purchasing application.
• Adheres to and meets Receiving standards as outlined in Store Process.
• Distributes copies of processed paperwork to Team mailboxes and regional office.
• Follows up with vendors regarding accounts payable.
• Supports product Teams with accounting processes during inventory and financial period close.
• Distributes all store expense invoices to Store Leadership.
• Maintains baler, compactor, and all environmental areas in proper working order; ties bales, calls for can pick up, and directs service team to areas requiring attention.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.

Job Skills

• Strong knowledge of store receiving, accounting, and distribution procedures and policies.
• Working knowledge and application of all WFM quality goals, food handling, safety, and other standards.
• Ability to educate team on product knowledge and convey enthusiasm.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and IRMA.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Experience

• 12+ months retail experience.
• 12+ months working in a distribution or receiving related environment preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8‑hour workday: standing/walking 6‑8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32‑40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, knives, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, hand trucks, six‑wheel carts, balers, and other heavy machinery.

The wage range for this position is $18.00-$30.20 Hourly, commensurate with experience.

Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits. Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.