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PAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 23 retail grocery stores throughout the central valley and central coast of California. Sixteen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the FOOD 4 LESS banner and seven of our stores are Hispanic format with the RANCHO SAN MIGUEL MARKET banner. We believe at PAQ, Inc. that our Employee Owners are our most valuable asset, and we currently have an opening for
Job Title: GeneralClerk
Location: PAQ, Inc
Reports To: Store Director
Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time
Exemption Type: Non-Exempt
Updated: 06/06/2024
Job Summary:
TheGeneral Clerk assiststhe Store Directorincleaning ,stocking ,and day to dayoperations of the sales floor.Additionally,they are also responsible for contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers,including assisting in maintaining department quality standards.
Essential Functions of the Position:
Replenishes productsin various departments as assigned.
Collects shopping carts and cleans parking lots throughout shift.
Checks displaysand shelvesfor any out-of-stockproducts to refill for customer purchases.
Helps customers with locatingitems and carrying out purchases as needed.
Movesproductin and out of storage areas for proper display and storage of goodsincludinginrefrigerating storage boxes.
Assistsin maintaininginventory control to ensure freshness, product quality and turnover for maximum sales and to minimize out of stock or overstocked products.
Returns all products to shelves that customers have moved or returned before purchase,often called “go backs”.
May assistwith fulfillment of online customer orders with accuracy and efficiency.
Sweeps store hourly by following store maps of each section of the store and properly documenting sweeps by scanning QR codes throughout store.
Maintains store cleanliness inside and out ,including bathrooms and trash cans.
Handles damaged and spoiled productsaccording to company policy and assistsin controlling the level of damaged goods.
Monitors expirationdates of labeledgoods to ensure only fresh products are available for customer purchase.
Assists in ensuring afavorable department image to customers by maintaining a clean, attractive and friendly department.
Maintains a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times including observing company appearance standards.
Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
Follows local, stateand federal health and civil code regulations.
Complies with all state, county and local weights and measures laws and labeling requirements.
Reports malfunctioning refrigeration or equipment to store management immediately.
Observes shift operating hours at all times as scheduled or assigned by store management.
Greets all customers and provides them with prompt and courteous service
Performs all other duties and assignments as directed.
Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities:
1 years ofSales Floor Associate or other relatedexperience preferredbut not required.
Ability to follow marketing plans for effective space management based on product movement, customer demand and profitability.
Ability to follow company protocols for receiving productto ensure product quality standards and accuracy of quantity.
Good verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow all safety protocols including food safety and properly utilizingand maintaining necessary equipment.
Physical Requirements:
Performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and use hands to stock and prepare productand maintain department sanitization.
Ability to stand for long periodsof time.
Ability to lift up to50lbs. as needed.
Hand eye coordination and dexterity to properly utilize equipment to stock refrigerated sections of departments as well as displays.
Work Conditions:
Standard Work Hours: Typically, every day of the week including weekends and holidayswith occasional overtime to meet project deadlines.
Workenvironment includes refrigerated storage areas and relatively damp or humid conditions including wet or slippery floor surfaces.
Noise levels are typically moderate but can be extremely noisy if a need arises to check on refrigeration or enter the compressor/machine room.
Dress Code: Professional and presentable, allowing for working in colder environment and utilizingsafety toe shoeswhen operatingelectric pallet jacksandforklifts.
PAQ, Inc./Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel offers excellent health benefits, enrollment in our ESOP after 1 year, career advancement opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.
We look forward to the possibility of you joining our team!
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel so classified may vary.
EEO/Inclusivity - As PAQ, Inc. continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.