Back up Receiver at Sprouts Farmers Market in La Mesa, CA

Summary: Sprouts Farmers Market is a rapidly growing retailer focused on delivering an extraordinary customer service experience. The Backup Receiver is crucial for managing the receiving process and ensuring efficient operations in the store.

Responsibilities:
- The Backup Receiver position is responsible for all functions and paperwork receiving
- This position operates machinery including baler, compactor, and forklift in a safe and proper manner
- You are also responsible for maximizing sales potential through effective and proper procedures for receiving products entering the store
- This position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness of receiving area

Required Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years of age; possess a high school diploma or GED
- Be dependable and reliable having the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes; weekends and holidays
- Report any receiving discrepancies to Managers and Buyer(s) to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications, examines contents and compares with records, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy equipment
- Attends all applicable trainings, and be able to use or be certified in the use of appropriate equipment needed for store or facility, is able to comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
- Ability to work independently yet have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with other team members and Store leadership and is able to knowledgeably communicate with service vendors
- Are you willing to put those muscles to the test? This position requires moving/transferring product weighing up to 60 lbs., from 5” to 56”, for up to 30 feet for up to 30 hours without mechanical assistance. Crazy right!
- Must use pallet jack to horizontally transfer product weighing up to 1000 lbs., requiring a force up to 50 lbs., for a distance up to 150 feet for up to 40 hours
- Vision required for reviewing invoices and monitoring incoming product
- Ability to perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) ability to multi-task, ability to understand proper retail receiving, and basic computer knowledge
- Is able to execute other duties as needed

Required Skills: Forklift operation, Baler operation, Compactor operation, Pallet jack operation, Retail receiving procedures, Basic math operations, Basic computer knowledge, Invoice review, Product handling and transfer

Benefits: Sick time plan, Vacation accrual plan, Opportunities for career growth, 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts, Flexible schedules, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match, Company paid life insurance, Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!, Bonus based on company and/or individual performance, Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision, Health Savings Account with company match, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, Company paid short-term disability coverage, Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers, Paid holidays, DailyPay: transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free, Eligible employee transfer money any time before payday (DailyPay)