Receiving & Stocking Associate- Full-Time

Kimberton Whole Foods is hiring! We are looking for a full-time Receiving & Stocking Associate.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week. One weekend shift is required per week.
Availability: This is a day shift position, with most days starting at 7am.
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.
Location: Kimberton Whole Foods in Kimberton
Address: 2140 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Hourly Pay : $17-$18/hr, depending on experience
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

- Extensive Medical Coverage

- Vision Plan

- Dental Plan

- 25% off Store-Wide Discount

- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

- Employer Paid Life Insurance

- Employer Paid AD&D

- Voluntary Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Program

- Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care

- 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked

- Paid Time Off
DAILY OPERATIONS

- Morning duties include assisting in receiving: making space for deliveries without blocking exits or work areas, giving thought to other incoming merchandise.

- Plans for efficiency when back stocking so that needed items are not buried. All items clearly labeled and dated. Consolidates for maximum space efficiency.

- Inspecting products to ensure accuracy and quality.

- Afternoon duties include assisting in stocking the Perishable and Grocery departments as needed: Stocking and handling product following guidelines for time and temperature demands.

- Working in collaboration with the Department Heads to maintain accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.

- Assist the Front End by scanning customers' groceries and completing all transactions efficiently. Carefully and efficiently bags groceries.

-  Assisting in other areas of the store as needed.
Requirements
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

- Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.

- Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.

- Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.

- Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.

- Standing- prolonged standing.

- Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting).

- Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.