Receiving Assistant
Company : Natural Grocers
Location : Gunnison, CO, 81230
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Salary Range
USD $20.00/Hr. -Overview
The Job in a Nutshell:The Receiving Assistant is responsible for assisting the Receiving Manager in the successful operation of the receiving department. Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.12/08/2025
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients:
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.
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
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 them 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:
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 constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs. Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift.
- Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs.
- Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
- Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
- Must be able to frequently to reach above chest.
- Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed.
Environmental Requirements:
- Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
- Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.
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Frequently asked questions
Success in a Receiving position often comes from strong attention to detail, comfort with physical tasks like lifting, and good communication skills. Experience in retail or grocery receiving environments helps, but enthusiasm for accuracy and teamwork is key to thriving in this kind of role.
Expect to handle product inspections, unpack shipments, and verify deliveries for accuracy and damage. Additional tasks often include managing paperwork, using inventory software, and supporting the sales floor by staging products efficiently.
Yes, physical stamina is important since frequent lifting, pushing, and standing are typical. Handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks is also expected, along with working in environments that may have temperature variations and noise.
Forklift certification and food safety training are highly valued locally due to safety and compliance standards. Having retail or grocery experience, especially in natural foods, can also improve your competitiveness in this market.
Natural Grocers emphasizes a health-focused culture, valuing crew diversity and inclusion. The role here involves not only receiving tasks but also customer service and supporting store operations, reflecting a hands-on, community-minded approach.
The company offers advancement opportunities and career development programs, alongside health and wellness benefits. This environment encourages growth from assistant roles toward supervisory positions, especially if you demonstrate leadership and reliability.
The starting pay is around $20.00 per hour, reflecting local wage standards for grocery receiving roles. This rate aims to balance competitive compensation with the physical and operational demands of the position.
While primary duties focus on receiving and inventory management, assistants also engage directly with customers by addressing questions and managing register responsibilities, ensuring a seamless connection between supply operations and customer experience.
Seasonal weather and rural location can impact delivery schedules, requiring proactive communication with vendors and department managers. Balancing timely processing of shipments while maintaining accuracy is a common local challenge.
Starting as a Receiving Assistant, one can advance to supervisory roles or specialized logistics positions within natural foods distribution. Gaining certifications like forklift operation and food safety enhances opportunities for upward mobility.