Receiver

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• The Primary Receiver is responsible for receiving incoming product from vendors,
distribution centers, and other miscellaneous areas. This includes the use of wheeled
carts and/or pallet jacks to transport product from trailers and the receiving dock area to
the backroom and cooler/freezer areas. He/she is responsible for following the customer
satisfaction behaviors, to include being friendly, responsive, knowledgeable and
passionate. He/she is responsible for rotation of product when necessary. Primary
Receivers also unload trailer deliveries. He/she must maintain the grocery back room
area in a clean/sanitary and visually appealing manner. There may be some customer
contact in this position; therefore the clerk must have good customer service skills.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports to: Grocery Manager, Assistant Grocery Manager

• Position(s) that report directly to this position: Receivers may supervise, train, and
develop other clerks when assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work in a courteous manner in a fast paced multi functional environment alone or with
other people.

• Assist in increasing sales by utilizing the five steps of retail selling - Connect with the
customer; qualify the customer; present solutions; closing the sale and create a customer
for life.

• Reading and completing an assignment sheet upon which the work done on each shift is
recorded by the clerk.

• Load and unload product weighing up to 60 lbs. from pallets and dollies stacked to a
height of 6 feet.

• Pull pallets weighing several hundred pounds from trailers into backroom areas and/or
onto sales floor.

• Lift and load 5-60 lb cases onto stock carts and push or pull large carts to stocking area.

• Open boxes and other containers with the use of a box cutter when appropriate.

• Visually identify and manually count product from cartons and cases on a continuous
basis. The continuous counting of product requires repetitive motion as well as reaching
above the shoulders and bending and/or stooping.

• Must work quickly and accurately while receiving items at a reasonable expectancy
(R/E).

• Visually identify product and compare to invoices. Identify variances and correct.

• Use handheld device to input/extract data into/from store receiving systems.

• Operate various store computer systems.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Revised November 2009
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (CONT'D):

• Read display information and other documents (bulletins, etc.) when necessary.

• Work in a moderate / cool / cold environment.

• Visually identify and remove poor quality/outdated product from shelves.

• Taking and placing verbal orders over the telephone and writing down pertinent
information.

• Interact and communicate with others in a courteous and professional manner.

• Deal with some potentially difficult situations.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Place broken down cardboard into cardboard baler.

• Making bales of cardboard which involves the wrapping and twisting of heavy gauge
wires to hold the bale together.

• Ordering/adjusting product with the use of hand held computerized devices.

• Lift and load product weighing up to 70 lbs.

• Stock shelves when assigned.

• Sweep, clean up, and mop areas as assigned by supervisor.

• Clean display cases, shelving and fill supplies when needed.

• Other duties as assigned.
ASSIGNMENT, REVIEW, AND APPROVAL OF WORK:

• The Grocery Manager or Asst. Grocery Manager generally assigns the work.

• Primary Receiver should review and get approval from his/her supervisor prior to
performing any work that was not previously assigned.

• The Grocery Manager generally prepares work schedules on a weekly basis.

• Time off requests should be made directly to the Grocery Manager within the appropriate
time constraints as dictated by the individual manager's preference.
RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:

• Responsible to control the flow of product into and out of the receiving area.

• Receivers should have a good knowledge of product location within the grocery
department.

• Receivers are not to leave their assignment without notifying the supervisor on duty.

• Responsible for knowing and understanding all Grocery specific policies and procedures.

• Responsible for performing their work in a safe and ergonomically correct manner.

• Any unsafe working conditions must be reported to the supervisor on duty immediately.
RELATIONS WITH OTHERS:

• Must be able to relate to the following in a courteous and professional manner:
o Customers
o Supervisors
o Co-workers
o Store Management
o Vendors
o Other people with whom they have contact while on duty
JOB DESCRIPTION
Revised November 2009
KNOWLEDGE AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED:

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

• Problem solving ability.

• Proven computer skills.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• On the job training is provided.
KNOWLEDGE AND BACKGROUND DESIRED:

• Prior stocking/receiving experience.

• Ability to work quickly and accurately.

• High school diploma or better.
WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Stores are usually open 7 days a week.

• Full time associates usually work 40 hours a week.

• Receiver requires the performance of repetitive tasks.

• Receiver requires some lifting and carrying of product.

• Retail store conditions are generally dry with moderate temperature.

• Grocery back room conditions are generally moderate.

• Receiving dock exterior conditions may be wet or dry, warm or cold.

• Cooler conditions may be wet or dry, and usually cold.

• Freezer conditions are usually very cold.

• Primary Receivers usually scheduled according to peak receiving times.
GENERAL:

• This is generally a full time position.

• This is considered a higher-level grocery position.

• Food safety awareness is required in this position.
MISCELLANEOUS:

• It is important to understand that all Receivers must have the ability to deal with some
potentially difficult situations to perform this position in a satisfactory manner.
This position and job description are subject to change, with or without notice. The inclusion of specific duties and
responsibilities in this job description is not intended to exclude other duties and responsibilities: From time to time
the associate may be assigned duties and/or responsibilities in addition to or different than those set forth above.
This job description, alone or considered together with other written or verbal statements of the Company or its
representatives, is not a contract of employment, nor does it change the at-will status of any associate of Shaw's
Supermarkets, Inc.

About Us

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey.

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

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