Job Description

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Assistant Manager, Receiving
Full Time Hourly – Estimated pay range $19.90 to $25.37 depending on qualifications and experience
Must be at least 18 years and older

With limited supervision, assist in the day to day functions of the Receiving department in support of sales and operations with respect to product fulfillment and the supply chain, ensuring the freshest and highest quality products to Stew Leonard’s customers and the safest working environment possible for team members.

Your day-to-day:

• Supervise and assist the receiving and unloading of delivery trucks
• Review daily delivery schedule. Print purchase orders and worksheets to ensure the correct product is delivered and received
• Enter transfers into the transfer system
• Ensure the fulfillment of transfers by assisting in pulling product from warehouse, checking transfer mismatch report and resolving any issues or discrepancies related to transfers
• Ensure proper rotation of products in the warehouse
• Ensure equipment receives periodic maintenance
• Prepare department for scheduled inventories
• Assist in hiring, promoting , and training team members
• Provide timely feedback by completing and delivering comprehensive 90 day and mid-year Performance Chats
• Provide feedback to department manager for Annual Performance Appraisals
• Create schedules and enter them into HRIS system for team members to access at least 2 weeks in advance
• Ensure team member time cards are accurate for weekly payroll processing
• Conduct and/or actively participate in monthly department communication meetings
• Address disciplinary issues in a timely fashion
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws
• Ensure the department is in compliance with all health codes, sanitation and safety regulations
• Ensure representation is present at all monthly Safety Committee Meetings
• Conduct/oversee daily/periodic department cleaning
• Any other projects, as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 to 3 years’ experience
• Safely operate a forklift, reach truck, walkie rider and all other equipment used in the day to day operation of the receiving department
• Great customer service skills
• Good computer skills and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, the HRIS system, and Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Good communications skills, both written and oral
• Good organizational skills
• The ability to delegate tasks and give clear directions
• The ability to multi-task

What you bring to the team:

• Lead by example
• Excellent work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Honest
• Confidential
• Quick thinker
• The ability to problem solver
• Firm, but fair
• Flexible

Working Conditions:

• The temperature in the department is colder than room temperature due to products being highly perishable
• Due to regional climate, the receiving doc may be colder than room temperature as the dock doors open frequently to accept deliveries
• The noise in the department may generally be above a normal level due to the HVAC system
• The position requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, squatting and reaching with a maximum of 110lbs.

Satisfy:
• Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.
Teamwork:
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.
Excellence:
• Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.
Wow:
• Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Why you’ll love working here!

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our team members Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities, which we live and do business

Apply today and start as soon as 1 week!

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!
http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.