Receiver II

The Brattleboro Food Co-op is looking for a Receiver II to help with incoming inventory!

Join a team that loves what they do and believes in making a difference! At the Brattleboro Food Co-op, we’ve been community-owned and community-strong for over 50 years. We offer competitive wages, plus a generous store discount, and a supportive environment where you matter.

To be successful at the Co-op we are looking for the following: 

• Be the Face of the Co-op: Greet our community shareholders and shoppers with a warm, friendly attitude.
• Excellent Customer Service- Answer shopper questions and make them feel welcome.
• Reliability: Your teams counts on you, you must be reliable and on time.
• We are in Retail: Evenings and Weekends are a must

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Unload and verify all deliveries (piece count, mispicks, damage inspection), and scan designated products into the POS system
• Ability to operate equipment such as hand trucks, u-boats, pallet jack, cardboard baler, and plastic baler
• Sign for deliveries and note any discrepancies on invoices
• Separate damaged or incorrect product for returns
• Ensure products are moved to appropriate departments within time windows (20 minutes for refrigerated/frozen items)
• Build u-boats and carts for department staff
• Maintain receiving area cleanliness and safety (daily sweeping, seasonal maintenance)
• Coordinate cardboard bale pickups
• Maintain equipment (hand trucks, u-boats, pallet jacks)
• Assist customers with product questions during assigned shift
• Support with the movement of backstock product and merchandising fixtures to and from offsite location(s)
• Deliver invoices with products to appropriate departments
• Report any receiving discrepancies, equipment issues, or safety concerns to Receiving Manager
• Process electronic and paper invoices in the POS system as assigned

Maintenance and Conditioning: 

• Treat equipment with care and respect. 
• Communicate about any needed repairs or equipment problems to the Manager
• Keep work area neat and organized

Safety:

• Handle hazardous equipment carefully. Aware of the presence of others when using such equipment.
• Use proper lifting techniques. Wear appropriate shoes.
• Mindful of potential hazards to customers and other employees and takes actions to correct hazards.
• Use ergonomic equipment and best practices
• Report any and all safety concerns to manager

Teamwork:

• Always conscientious about co-workers and works with the team for department efficiency.
• Give verbal communication to next shift if necessary 
• Start work on time, finish work on time.
• Take breaks when appropriate and come back from break on time.

Accountability:

• Accept responsibility for your actions. Exemplify honesty, integrity and ethics

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs continuously
• Physical capability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, and crouch throughout shift
• Comfort working in walk-in coolers/freezers and seasonal temperature variations
• Strong attention to detail for order verification
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Friendly and cooperative demeanor with customers and coworkers
• Ability to work efficiently and handle multiple demands during peak receiving windows