Job in a Nutshell:

The Lead Order Puller is responsible for directing a team of 8-10 crew members and assisting with other warehouse tasks at the Natural Grocers Distribution Center.  This position ensures the bulk orders are pulled accurately, safely and efficiently, and ensures crew members complete required documentation and daily housekeeping duties.  The Lead Order Puller will assist with other tasks including, but not limited to, processing PO’s, receiving, and storage replenishment.  This position must maintain a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to fellow team members.

Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.

11/21/2024

Main Ingredients:

1. Receives daily store orders and distributes the workload to the order puller team
2. Participates in pulling orders using an RF Scanner to locate and pull products, palletize, and prepare pallets for shipping team
3. Responsible for efficiently filling store orders, accurately labeling finished orders, and ensuring the crew has work completed on schedule and ready for the shipping crew. 
4. Responsible for daily records of completed orders, ensuring documentation is accurate 
5. Ensures that all work areas are kept clean and free of debris. Pallet locations are to be down stacked and fronted properly while picking.
6. Monitors efficiency and accuracy of order pulling crew by measuring speed and auditing for errors.
7. Occasionally processes daily orders, prepares list prior to the crew’s arrival at start of shift.
8. Performs all operations in a manner that promotes safety
9. Assists in training new employees
10. Assists in other warehouse tasks such as inventory, receiving, production staging, product put away, and product replenishment.

Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

Recipe for Success:

1. High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is required
2. 2+ years of experience working in warehouse environment required
3. 1-2 years of experience in lead or supervisory role required
4. Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and concisely is required
5. Previous forklift experience required and ability to be certified by NGVC
6. Has good attention to detail; accuracy and thoroughness is a must.
7. Ability to work with others in a fast-paced team environment
8. Flexibility with working hours to accommodate warehouse needs
9. Must be reliable and on time every day
10. Able to work in seasonally warm or cool environment
11. Able to assist in other departments as needed 
12. Familiar with MS Excel and/or Data Entry is required
13. Must have current Colorado Driver’s License

This job description is not an employment contract.  It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities.  The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice.  Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.

Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:

All Crew Members

• 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

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

• 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, 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 

Diversity Statement

At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.

At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.

Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:

Physical and Environmental Demands:                              

N = Never

O = Occasional; 1-33% of time

F = Frequent; 34-66% of time

C = Constant; 67-100% of time

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

Must have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.

Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.

Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.

Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn.

Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.

Environmental Requirements:

Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.