Receiving Clerk•Ames,IA•Whole Foods Market | Hiring

Local Job Overview: Ames

Snapshot

• Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
• Career Level: Junior / Trainee.
• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Ames location.
• Location: Ames, IA
• Posted: Recently.
• Clear growth pathways at our Ames office.
• Hiring Organization: Whole Foods Market
• Role in Ames: Receiving Clerk
• Compensation: $18-$22/Hour (approx. $42k/Year)
• This Ames-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Whole Foods Market team in Ames, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Ames, a key hub for the Retail Grocery industry.

Secure the Integrity of Natural Products

About Whole Foods Market

We are the world’s leading natural and organic foods retailer. Our mission is to nourish people and the planet, which starts the moment products arrive at our back doors. The Receiving Clerk is the critical quality-control checkpoint for our massive inventory flow. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Whole Foods Market, you are joining a purpose-driven team dedicated to health, wellness, and supply chain excellence.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking detail-obsessed, highly analytical individuals to manage our store's receiving operations. As a Receiving Clerk, you will be trained to inspect vendor deliveries, ensure strict organic compliance, and process DSD (Direct Store Delivery) invoices. You will serve as the gatekeeper of our quality, delivering the signature operational excellence that sets us apart in the grocery retail industry. This is a highly focused role perfect for those who love administrative accuracy.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Cold Chain Compliance: Inspect incoming perishable deliveries (meat, seafood, dairy) with a digital thermometer to ensure the cold chain has not been broken during transit.
• Vendor Receiving (DSD): Act as the primary receiver for local farmers and distributors, scanning in their invoices, verifying physical counts, and noting discrepancies.
• Organic Separation: Ensure all incoming freight adheres to strict separation protocols, keeping conventional and organic products physically divided on the dock.
• Backroom Management: Execute routine audits of the receiving bay, ensuring pallets are staged safely and delivery bays are clear for the next truck.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your logistical accuracy is rewarded with a premier benefits package:

• Salary: Competitive starting pay of $17.50 to $21.00 per hour based on operational experience.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy a generous 20% team member discount on all in-store purchases to support your healthy lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Access to continuous learning programs and clear pathways to store leadership roles.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages available for eligible team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; prior experience in retail inventory or receiving is a strong plus.
• Must possess an incredibly sharp eye for detail, basic computer literacy, and comfort using digital auditing tools.
• Ability to stand on hard surfaces, navigate the warehouse floor, and safely lift up to 50 pounds regularly.