About WakefernÂ
Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market, DiBruno Bros., and Morton Williams banners in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
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Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.Â
- Shipping/Receiving functions
- Invoicing and general paperwork/ Required log and file maintenance
- Cycle counting inventory/ Reporting over and shorts
- Responsible for allocating receiving doors for inbound deliveries
- Responsible for allocating the necessary shipping doors as instructed by the Shift Supervisor and releasing the work according to the routing sheet for selection as required
- Monitors warehouse and machine scratches to prioritize needed selection items
- Responsible for the management of both the Vocollect and RF (Radio Frequency) units to ensure the equipment is issued, returned and maintained
- Additional duties as required for business needs
- High School diploma or equivalent required, some college a plus
- Knowledge of WMS locator system location, Rapid and item maintenance functions essential
- PC literate with demonstrated data entry accuracy
- Strong analytical, organizational, and administrative skills essential
- Flexibility with regard to work schedule including; days, shift, overtime and holidays (Any 5 out of 7 days)
- Well-developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate professionally, persuasively and effectively, both in person and through email communication
- Strong basic math skills
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure meeting deadlines as required
- Able to work independently as well as with a team
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, stretch, and reach as needed for long periods of time
- Ability to look up and down for long periods of time
- Ability to monitor computer screens for a long duration
- Wear protective steel-toe footwear
- Ability to work seated for long periods of time when required
- Occasional bending, lifting and/or moving a case up to 25 pounds
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This job description is intended to set forth the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of the work performed by associates for this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates to do this job. Associates may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment changes. This document describes the position currently available and is not an employment contract.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Â
The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be “at will,” meaning Wakefern has the right to terminate the incumbent’s employment at any time, with or without cause. Any written or oral promises or representations to the contrary are expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any associate.Â
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