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Community Food Co-op Co-op Food Service Receiver in Bozeman, Montana
Full-time position available. Shifts are Tuesday-Saturday 8am-3pm.Purpose: Receive, organize, and manage food service inventory; build pallets based on orders; maintain inventory controls.Specific Responsibilities of Food Service ReceiverReceivingWork with Food Service Purchasers to anticipate size and delivery dates of orders.Work with Retail Operations Purchaser II and Purchasing and Merchandising Manager to maintain areas for incoming deliveries.Check deliveries to verify piece count and check for obvious damage. Notify Food Service Purchasers of discrepancies or damages.Sign for deliveries with appropriate adjustments noted on invoice.Handle invoices according to standard procedures.Receive, rotate, maintain, and organize product in all warehouse and work areas related to Food Service.Organize and stock incoming product to maintain Production Kitchen (PK) and Retail Kitchen (RK) par levels.Inventory ManagementAssist waste reduction by organizing product in Food Service areas twice weekly; identify and communicate items nearing end of shelf-life to appropriate Food Service Managers.Recognize and correct errors and ensure accuracy on invoices.Build pallets based on orders using a pallet jack and wrap for delivery according to prescribed procedures and schedules.Follow procedures for invoicing.Conduct Food Service inventories as directed.OtherClean food service dry storage and freezers regularly.Assist Retail Operations staff in warehouse task coverage as necessary including accessing high-bay product.Purchase packaging as directed.Complete other duties as assigned.QualificationsExperience working independently in a fast-paced environment, food service preferred, that demonstrates the ability or aptitude to successfully meet all expectations listed above.Knowledge of proper food handling procedures preferred.Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; early morning, daytime, evening, holiday, and weekend shifts required.Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. throughout shift, occasionally up to 50 lbs.Keep current on Co-op’s forklift and stacker certification on intervals set by the Co-op.Ability to stand for long periods and to bend and twist repeatedly; ability to lift product overhead and/or to climb ladders with product.
