Produce - Receiver, $19.00/hour

Title(PT) Produce ReceiverEOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Retail Close Date DescriptionHonest Weight - Food CoopProduce ReceiverPurpose: To receive, process and organize produce deliveries, ensure proper routing of receiving paperwork, maintain organization of produce back stock areas. Provide support to the Produce Department.Reports To: Produce ManagerStatus: Part Time, 24 hours/week, Starting wage $19/hourHours: Mondays 3:30am - 12:00pm, Tuesdays 4am - 12:30pm ( Working hours before 6am receive an additional $1/hour)ResponsibilitiesReceivingClean and organize storage areas (cooler, prep room and dry stock) to prepare for deliveriesCheck deliveries for accuracy, damage, and quality, and notify buyers of problemsBreak down pallets and organize walk-in cooler to facilitate unloading and stockingCoordinate returns, ensuring that items are sent back to distributors as directed by buyer(s)See that unsellable items are disposed of in accordance with department standardsCode and file invoicesNotify Produce buyers of out-of-stock items via established department channelsDate and rotate produce to maintain freshnessMaintain returnables (boxes, crates, bushels, etc.) for famers and ensure they are picked up with each deliveryDirect truck drivers in unloading and placing palletsPut together and deliver orders to Food Service and other departments as per order sheets and invoicesPaperworkRefer to order sheets prior to deliveries to prepare cooler for new stockSign for deliveries and check in all items, noting any adjustments, out-of-stocks, and mispicks on invoicesLabel and maintain special orders in an easily accessed spotOrganize and deliver invoices in clean condition to appropriate buyer(s) as per department proceduresProduce HandlingBuild carts for opening crew using items required for stocking or prep by staff and member workers, keeping item location on sales floor in mindRetrieve produce from cooler to help stockers build cartsAs needed, arrange produce to create display of abundanceAs needed, cull produce to maintain display standardsTrim, wash, and prepare produce as per department standardsCustomer ServiceAssist customers with any questions in a friendly manner, enlisting other staff as neededOffer samples and recipes for produce as requested by customersHelp customers place special ordersDepartment MaintenanceBefore store opens, lay out mats and open night shades on produce sales floorMaintain produce cases, walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas in clean, orderly condition, meeting health department standardsRemove trash promptly, break down boxes, clean cases, wipe surfaces, wash sinks and prep bins, empty drip pans, clean up spills, sweep floor as neededUse equipment (including pallet jacks, manual jacks and dock leveler) as per established safety standardsMonitor cooler temperatures. Alert manager of faulty equipmentWork to create and maintain systems to increase the efficiency of receiving proceduresMaintain organization of storage areasOtherPerform other tasks assigned by Produce managersAttend department meetingsFull-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time Open Date 3/10/2026 Position Produce Receiver Position RequirementsQualificationsRegular, predictable attendance; early mornings (4:00 am) a mustStrong organizational and detail-oriented skills to maintain storage areasAbility to work with a team and complete delegated tasksAbility to handle multiple demands and work at a fast, steady paceAbility to perform basic math functions accuratelyGood oral and written communication skillsAbility to safely lift 70lbs. continuously and consistentlyFamiliarity with produce and plantsAbility to stand for long periodsAbility to work in cold, wet conditionsFlexibility with schedulingShift Rotating Days and EveningsThis position is currently accepting applications.Apply Now