Oak Park Receiving Associate(Full-time)-Trader Joe's | Hiring

Opportunity in Oak Park

Fast Facts

  • Employer: Trader Joe's (Hiring in Oak Park)
  • Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
  • Pay: $17-$20/Hour (approx. $39.5k/Year)
  • Clear growth pathways at our Oak Park office.
  • Experience: Entry-Level (Training in Oak Park).
  • Position: Receiving Associate (Based in Oak Park)
  • Location: Oak Park, IL
  • Apply your your professional skills skills at our Oak Park location.
  • This Oak Park-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our Trader Joe's team in Oak Park, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Oak Park, a key hub for the Retail Grocery industry.

Control the Flow of Great Food

About Trader Joe's

We offer our neighborhoods the best food and beverage values, which requires a flawless daily supply chain. The Receiving Associate is the gatekeeper of the backroom, bringing logistical order to every delivery that arrives. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with us, you are joining an energetic, passionate family defined by teamwork and operational pride.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking organized, detail-oriented, and highly responsible individuals to join our backroom team. As a Receiving Associate, you will be trained to manage vendor deliveries, break down incoming freight, and maintain the safety of the receiving dock. You will serve as the operational backbone, delivering the signature efficiency that sets Trader Joe's apart in the grocery industry. This is an active, structured role perfect for those who love administrative logistics mixed with heavy lifting.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

  • Vendor Receiving: Check in daily local vendors and massive warehouse deliveries, verifying physical drop-offs against invoices and delivery manifests.
  • Dock Management: Maintain an impeccably clean and safe receiving dock, ensuring pallets are stored correctly and emergency exits remain completely unobstructed.
  • Freight Breakdown: De-palletize incoming shipments, organizing boxes onto rolling flatbeds for the shelf stocking team to take to the sales floor.
  • System Auditing: Utilize handheld scanners to verify that incoming deliveries match the store's ordering expectations and report any missing items.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your organizational skills and heavy lifting are rewarded with an excellent package:

  • Salary: Competitive base wage of $17.50 to $20.50 per hour based on operational experience.
  • Store Discounts: Enjoy a generous 20% team member discount on all our unique products.
  • Retirement Planning: Access to a highly celebrated 401(k) retirement plan with an exceptional corporate contribution.
  • Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages available for eligible Crew Members.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
  • No prior receiving or logistics experience is required—we train you completely.
  • Must possess an incredibly sharp eye for detail, basic computer skills, and a strong sense of integrity.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced backroom environment and safely lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.
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