Store Operations Assistant

Job Description:This Store Operations Assistant position involves carrying out receiving, accounting, and distribution operations concerning incoming product deliveries for all store teams. Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require a courteous, friendly, and efficient demeanor from employees to ensure a positive company image for customers and Team Members. All positions should be performed in compliance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures, and employees should also be capable of executing the responsibilities that come with other Team Member job descriptions. The promotion of national, regional, and store programs and initiatives and adherence to all relevant health and safety regulations, including Food Safety and regulatory obligations required in the department, are other mandatory aspects of the job.Job Responsibilities:• Examine the product to ensure that it aligns with the specifications outlined on the purchase order and other supplier paperwork.• Confirm product integrity,• Always conduct temperature checks to maintain the freshness and integrity of the products.• To complete an invoice, it must be stamped, initialized, processed, and filed accordingly.• Transmits invoice copies to the relevant teams, as applicable.• carries out the proper salary protocols• Thoroughly concludes acquisition procedures within the store-specific buying program.• In accordance with Store Process, maintain and adhere to the Receiving guidelines.• The final documents are disseminated to the Team mailboxes and regional office.• Contacting vendors to confirm payment details falls under the scope of accounts payable.• Provides assistance to product teams in completing accounting functions during inventory and financial period conclusion.• Distribution of all store expenditure invoices is delegated to the Store Leadership team.• This person is responsible for the appropriate function of balers, compactors, and all environmental areas. They perform essential maintenance tasks and arrange for service attention when needed, while also tying up bales to ensure safe and effective disposal.• Reports to the workplace in a timely manner, well-presented, suitably attired and prepared to carry out work; attends all required training sessions and meetings and fulfills all planned shifts.Job Skills:• Profound knowledge of the policies and procedures that govern store receiving, accounting, and distribution practices.• Capable of utilizing working knowledge of all WFM quality goals, food handling procedures, safety standards, and other benchmarks.• The capability to teach your team members about the benefits and capabilities of the product, and to enthuse them with your own excitement, is an essential talent.• Capable of working with computer applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and IRMA, and possessing a thorough understanding of their functionalities.• Top-notch communicative abilities and a willingness to function as part of a group.• Exemplifying the aptitude to communicate information in a respectful and comprehensible way to fellow team members, customers, and vendors.• Meeting the client service expectations and standards established by the business in every interaction with vendors, customers, and team members.• Possessing the aptitude to adhere to directives and procedures, in addition to practicing effective time management and organizational techniques, is significant for achievement.• The mission of Whole Foods Market is to make natural foods available to everyone who wants to have a healthier lifestyle, and promote the benefits of regularly consuming whole foods.• Having the capacity to maintain a strong work ethic and accomplish tasks proficiently in an environment that demands prompt responsiveness.• Knowing and complying with the WFM quality objectives is a key factor in ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.Experience:• Have gained extensive knowledge through 12 plus months of working in retail.• Candidates with more than a year of experience in a distribution or reception related position are preferred.There are certain physical demands and working conditions to be aware of when considering this job:• Requirement: Lifting power of 50 pounds.• In an 8-hour workday, it is probable that the majority of that time will be spent on one's feet—possibly as much as 6 to 8 hours.• Carrying out the job efficiently demands executing several movements that involve contorting, rotating, crouching and extending fully.• Utilization of cleansing agents that have been approved by the FDA.• The freezing temperature, which falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, has the potential to cause significant damage to animal cells, leading to frostbite and hypothermia in severe cases.• Skill to perform in a damp and cool atmosphere.• Successful candidates must display the capacity to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.• Ability to operate with ease a variety of heavy machinery in addition to using other necessary equipment, such as hand trucks and six-wheel carts, to complete the job.This document outlines the basic duties that are associated with a particular position. It is intended only as a general overview and may not include all job responsibilities. Moreover, business-specific needs and requirements may dictate that additional duties or assignments are necessary. To be considered for promotion to a higher level position, an individual must excel in their current role, and there must be a professional need for the promotion. Simply completing specific milestones such as obtaining a degree or certification does not guarantee advancement.The remuneration for this role will be commensurate with an individual's background and will range from $16.50 to $22.85 hourly. Whole Foods Market extends Whole Benefits, a set of benefits that include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs. To qualify for Whole Benefits, one must meet the terms of the relevant Whole Benefits scheme at the time of their appointment.Whole Foods Market values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to treating everyone equally ensures that we hire and promote based solely on qualifications and business needs, creating a level playing field of opportunity for all.Our partnerships with reputable job portals such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter enable us to advertise job opportunities at Whole Foods Market. However, job seekers must understand that some career websites may not be trustworthy or current and may even be fraudulent. We urge all candidates to utilize our website for job queries and applications.