Pallet Sorter

Company Overview:

Dedication to maintaining excellence in distribution and logistics is a key principle at Whole Foods Market. As a Distribution Center Receiver, your contribution is vital in ensuring the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of the receiving processes that underpin the seamless transportation of products throughout the supply chain.

Role and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for handling the intake and storage processes, optimizing product logistics, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.

• Handle tasks concerning the intake and storage of goods, which may include unloading deliveries, confirming with RF scanners, organizing items in designated locations, overseeing cross-docking procedures, and picking flow-through inventory.
• Arrive on time for scheduled work shifts with appropriate grooming and attire.
• Observe OSHA and Whole Foods standards for the operation of a powered pallet jack or forklift.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times.
• Abide by all OSHA and facility-required safety rules.
• Promptly notify the Team Leader or Facility Leadership of any accidents or injuries.
• Unload truck deliveries, validate against the bill of lading, input data into the warehouse management platform, and set up items for storage.
• Inspect incoming goods to confirm compliance with food safety regulations.
• Properly label merchandise for organization after verification.
• Perform putaway duties and maintain equipment in proper working condition.
• Maintain accuracy in receiving, arranging, and selecting products in continuous flow.
• Ensure proper staging of all cross-dock items upon check-in.
• Keep product delivery areas, recycling stations, and trash bins clear and accessible.
• Load environmentally-friendly materials and goods onto trucks for transportation.
• Accurately complete all inbound documentation.
• Regularly attend all team and facility meetings to stay informed.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Physical ability to perform all job-related tasks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate all required tools.
• Commitment to meeting customer service expectations with vendors, customers, and team members.
• Capability to complete assignments with accuracy, thoroughness, and punctuality.
• Knowledge of quality benchmarks and comprehensive product awareness within WFM.
• Demonstrated accountability and dedication to task completion.
• Attention to detail for ensuring accuracy in paperwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience in receiving operations.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly wage ranges from $22.00 to $39.60, based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits program including health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, store discounts, paid leave, and additional benefit initiatives.
• Eligibility for Whole Benefits is based on the plan in effect at the time of hire.

About Whole Foods Market:

Whole Foods Market provides fair and equal employment opportunities to all candidates and team members, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Hiring and promotion decisions are based on qualifications and business needs. Whole Foods Market also partners with job sites to promote opportunities, but candidates are encouraged to apply directly through the official Whole Foods Market Careers site for the most accurate information.