Milk Receiver jobs in South Carolina

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a showcase for local farmers and food artisans. We buy from over 300 local producers to provide the community with a convenient and fun connection to those producers. We know every farm and every product has a story and we strive to tell the story in our grocery, cafe, kitchen, and food hub. Each one of these products is delivered to Swamp, many times by the farmers themselves. Our receiving team is the vendor’s main point of contact with the Swamp and our receivers service all departments by checking delivery accuracy and quality and getting the product to its proper location.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follows delivery protocol to check in products: confirms quantities ordered against what was received and ensures that products are adhering to the highest quality standards
• Addresses any issues with delivery kindly and directly with vendors
• Manages POs, reconciles with invoices, communicate claims to buyers
• Handles damaged or return to stock products according to SRCG policy, with priority given to refrigerated, perishable items and sell by date
• Responsible for accuracy in product inventory, storage, invoicing verifying cost, retail, quantity, and department
• Labels, stores, and rotates products according to FIFO for each department
• Is responsible for reordering departmental supplies, packaging, smallwares
• Is responsible for placing online orders submitted from managers
• Prints barcodes and labels when needed
• Communicates delivery timing and quality issues to departments, purchaser, and producer
• Keeps receiving and multiple storage areas clean and organized and prepared for next shift; performs daily and deep cleaning projects

Collaborates with other receivers and stockists to develop systems for efficiency Observes all safety regulations when operating equipment. Follows all safety procedures relating to opening cartons, and rotation of product

• Understands and adheres to SRCG shrink guidelines as relates to SRCG operations.
• Receives product at proper quality, freshness, and temperature to meet company standards.
• Checks prices and is knowledgeable about the location of items in the store.
• Cleans and sanitizes all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance SCDHEC standards.
• Completes Slack tasks for additional moving, labeling, or transferring products
• Assists with pulling Food Hub orders
• Greets all Customers and Vendors and provides them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Takes direction from Grocery Assistant Manager and Leadership Team
• Assists fellow employees as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be available Monday-Friday, possible Saturdays
• An ideal candidate is passionate about produce and has experience identifying products that meet a high standard of quality.
• Must communicate by Deputy, Slack, and email
• Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize time independently
• Must be comfortable with direct and kind confrontation and passionate about farm products
• Is an active part of the Swamp Team so adheres to high standards of service, quality, and presentation
• Takes initiative to help any area of the business if possible
• Performs other duties as assigned and requested. It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations detailed in this job description are not always specifically described. Employees may be required to perform duties not within their job description as requested at the discretion of SRCG Management.

SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional, and respectful manner at all times.
• Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
• Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.
• Able to interact with employees and customers in stressful situations and/or conflict in a non-threatening and redemptive way.
• Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must have problem solving skills, be flexible, creative, and able to adapt to change when required.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Must have reliable transportation and report for work in a timely manner.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Pay starts at $15 per hour
• Wage increase available if exceeding requirements
• Other benefits include 20% discount and free shift meals

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person