Receiving Manager

Receiving Manager

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is seeking a Receiving Manager to oversee the receiving department, train, direct, and monitor staff. The role includes managing receiving processes, inventory, and cross‑department collaboration.

Salary: USD $19.00 per hour.

Final date to receive applications: 01/13/2026.

• Provide world‑class customer service as a top priority.
• Exemplify integrity, responsibility, and excellence, adhering to all policies.
• Accurately receive all incoming products, checking dates, accuracy, and damage.
• Scan all incoming and outgoing products.
• Stage products for efficient delivery to the sales floor.
• Process POs, RPOs, mispicks, invoices, and paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Research and resolve all discrepancies.
• Communicate with department managers regarding delivery issues and vendor out‑of‑stock situations.
• Follow up on special orders.
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized back room.
• Ensure all in‑stock products meet company standards.
• Train and monitor department personnel, assigning tasks and providing feedback.
• Cross‑train with other department managers to accomplish all necessary tasks.
• Assist in interviewing and hiring for department needs.
• Work with the store manager to address performance and/or disciplinary issues within the department.
• Open and close the store, including DSR and the closing cash process.
• Handle register functions, backup cashiering, manage customer returns, address customer complaints, and cover register shift changes, including scheduled breaks.
• Maintain safety and security for customers and employees.
• Manage business disruptions such as loiterers, solicitation, emergency weather situations, and bathroom misuse.
• Answer customer questions per company standards and policies, including structure/function statements and/or nutritional support statements.
• Continuously increase product knowledge.
• Use SAP and inventory management software, run and analyze reports on BEx, email, and utilize other IS programs as needed.
• Work a schedule based on store needs, including evenings, weekends, holidays; position requires five days, 40 hours per week and mandatory store meetings.

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent (preferred).
• 1‑2 years of retail experience in a grocery or retail environment; natural foods background is a plus.
• 1‑2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• 1‑2 years of receiving experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law, maintaining compliance and registrations.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and stay focused.
• Sense of urgency in task completion.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and follow through.
• Cashier trained and able to count currency.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 holidays – Stores closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that increases with tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• good4u Crew Member Discount
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, scheduled pay increases
• Advancement opportunities and career development
• Health and wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral program

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short‑term disability insurance)
• Company paid short‑term disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long‑Term Disability Insurance, and Term Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary company match
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match

At Natural Grocers, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, or age.

• Lift/carry: constantly up to 10 lbs, frequently 11–20 lbs, occasionally 21–50 lbs (and 51–100 lbs with a team lift).
• Push/pull: frequently up to 15 lbs, occasionally 16–100 lbs.
• Computer use: occasionally for data entry and mouse use.
• Movement: constantly walk, stand, use fine‑motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, reach outward throughout shift.
• Reach above chest: frequently.
• Sit/squat/kneel/climb as needed.

• Work with sharp tools, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
• Work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Retail