Deli

Prepared Foods Department Receiving Assistant

JOB TITLE: Prepared Foods Department Receiving Assistant
SCHEDULE: Up to 40 hours per week, occasional overtime as needed.
COMPENSATION: $17.50/hour starting wage

The Co-op is proud to provide our employees with a fun, professional workplace with opportunities for growth and advancement. Full time employees receive affordable healthcare, 3.5 weeks of paid time off in your first year for vacation and sick days, matching 401k plan, a 15% employee discount on all store purchases, and so much more!

Job Summary: To receive all designated products, process incoming orders, invoices and credits accurately and efficiently, and to maintain a fully stocked kitchen and service area. Always remain watchful to ensure safe food handling procedures are being followed.

General Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all products are received in accordance with the AFC Receiving Policy.
  • Check deliveries to verify piece count; check for damage and quality.
  • Notify appropriate PFD personnel of discrepancies, quality problems and out of stock items.
  • Receive and break down pallets.
  • Route invoices to Buyers and/or Accounts Payable as appropriate.
  • Date and rotate back stock into storage.
  • Keep storage areas clean and organized.
  • Note out of stock items and maintain communication to departments.
  • Coordinate returns and credit from suppliers where applicable & coordinate with A/P to ensure credit is received.
  • Ensure that items procured through in-store transfers are recorded accurately and thoroughly.
  • Maintain accurate up to date shrinkage records.
  • Participate in quarterly inventory counts.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate familiarity with Natural and Organic Foods.
  • Exhibits attention to detail.
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
  • Ability to move large loaded carts to storage facility.
  • Sit and reciew information on a computer screen or on paper for moderate periods of time.

If you are interested in joining the Co-op team, please complete our Employment Application to be considered for employment. This may be filled out online by clicking the link below, or you can pick one up when you visit our Co-op at 237 N. First Street, Ashland.

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