Job Summary

The DC Grocery Material Handler position is responsible for performing all functions of the Grocery department at the Natural Grocers Distribution Center.  This includes use of SAP for order processing, order pulling, shipping, receiving, cycle counting and new product storage setup.  This position works under minimal supervision and maintains daily communication with all departments.

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

02/14/2025

1. Uses SAP to process purchase orders from stores according to daily schedule.
2. Pick daily orders and prepare for shipping, including special order plus-outs.
3. Perform weekly cycle counts of grocery inventory.
4. Verify product rotation as needed for FIFO.
5. Prioritize and process purchase orders for all new store openings.
6. Schedule inbound containers and truckloads for grocery
7. Check POs for accuracy of inbound loads; report any discrepancies to purchasing dept.
8. Receive product and perform applicable food safety checks required for receiving.
9. Determine storage locations for inbound container loads to maximize storage space.
10. Assist shipping with stacking, wrapping, and labeling pallets for outbound orders.
11. Maintain good housekeeping in the grocery department and surrounding areas.
12. Assist with bulk order pulling when backup is needed.
13. Provide clear and professional communication with stores, managers, coworkers, and vendors at all times regarding duties, priorities and needs in the distribution center.
14. Must adhere to all company policies and procedures.
15. May be assigned to other warehouse duties as needed.

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.

1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
2. Must have a current Colorado Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
3. Minimum 3 years of experience in warehousing, including order picking, shipping, and receiving required.
4. Previous forklift experience required; must be certified by NGVC on sit down and stand-up reach trucks, and rider pallet jack.
5. Good attention to detail is required; accuracy and thoroughness is a must.
6. Excellent organizational skills required.
7. Ability to work under minimal supervision.
8. Flexibility with working hours to accommodate warehouse needs.
9. Able to work in seasonally warm or cool environment.
10. Able to assist in other departments as needed.
11. Previous experience with inventory required. Experience with SAP a plus.
12. Must have a current Colorado Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

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.