Retail Receiving Associate

Title: Retail Receiving Associate

Reports to: Director of Buying & Merchandising

Position Type: Part-time, Non-exempt

Why you'll love it here:

At Los Poblanos, you will discover more than just a job. Join a team that values your contributions, fosters innovation and provides competitive salaries and benefits. Work in one of New Mexico's most inspiring natural and historic settings while taking your career to the next level. Rooted in our mission to preserve this extraordinary property, our core values embrace community, hospitality, empathy, excellence, respect and stewardship—driving an unforgettable guest and employee experience. There are many opportunities to learn, grow and lead with the dynamic teams at our award-winning restaurant, boutique inn, serene spa, stunning event spaces and organic farm. Dive into hand-made artisan products at our production facility and retail locations or go behind the bar at our vibrant tasting rooms in downtown Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Job Summary:

Primarily receives non-LP, third-party retail product, and prepares it for delivery. After the Warehouse team delivers boxes to the Merchants Warehouse area, the Retail Receiving Associate will check product in and sticker product in a timely manner, while also splitting product at the discretion of the Director of Buying & Merchandising. They will organize product into the appropriate bins and ensure they are properly transferred to the designated retail location before giving to the Warehouse team. This person will also manage the same process for any retail product coming into the Warehouse for other departments, i.e. WLAV, Ecomm, and Airport. The Retail Receiving Associate will utilize Eatec software to process transfers and print stickers when needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as an ambassador and representative for the Maker & Merchants (M&M) team as well as Los Poblanos in general.
• Process shipments daily, including but not limited to: stickering, splitting product, organizing product into appropriately colored bins, labeling bins, etc.
• Process RETAIL shipment primarily for the store locations, but also for WLAV, Ecomm, and the Airport, or as directed.
• Adhere to receiving guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Utilize Eatec software to create transfer/receiving paperwork as directed.
• Utilize Eatec software to check store stock levels of Merchants Warehouse “restock” product, and process transfers based on store pars.
• Utilize Eatec software to print stickers when needed.
• Keep the MW area of the Warehouse tidy and clean.
• Process trash and recycling to the Warehouse standards.
• Assist in Merchants Warehouse inventory as directed.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship with Los Poblanos ownership, all managers and directors, and all team members.
• Establish and maintain a positive work environment.
• Consistently communicate and model Los Poblanos vision, mission, core values and goals. 
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
• This role is based at the 4th St. Warehouse location.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage daily product receiving, checking in, and processing in accordance with the receiving SOP.
• Split product into appropriate bins and ensure product makes it on the delivery van on the appropriate delivery days as requested.
• Assist with transfer paperwork and printing of product stickers.
• Responsible for Merchants Warehouse inventory when present in the MW area of the Warehouse.
• Keep the Merchants area of the Warehouse tidy and clean.
• Uphold operational policies.

Requirements:

• Passionate about hospitality, good craftsmanship and New Mexico. 
• Affinity for Los Poblanos products, with a specific love for lavender products, gourmet foods, kitchen, and tabletop accessories.
• Minimum of one year retail or warehouse experience.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, squat, reach, and walk 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Able to grasp, lift, and carry. Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. in short intervals throughout the day.
• Must be willing to travel to various retail locations to support the needs of the business if asked.

Preferred:

• Interest in organic farming, agriculture, art, and architecture is a plus.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.