Grocery Freight Clerk

We’re looking for a dedicated Grocery Freight Clerk to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for stocking, pricing, arranging and performing general duties of a grocery freight clerk.

OUR HISTORY

World Foods is a family-owned specialty market in Portland bringing to life the passion for the best foods from near and far. We offer a full-service Mediterranean deli, meat & seafood department, curated beer & wine department, local & unique produce and complete groceries focusing on local and international foods. We strive to offer a beautiful balance of inspiring products and deliciously traditional house-made foods in a warm and friendly environment.

OUR PRINCIPLES

Hospitality and Warmth
We want to do more than just provide a wide product selection and delicious food we want to enrich our customers lives with customer service that demonstrates genuine warmth and hospitality. By engaging with our customers on a personal level we elevate ourselves above being just a business to being a cornerstone of the community we’re in.

Unique and Inspired Selections
From staples to local favorites to international specialty items the products available at each grocery store location must consistently demonstrate our knowledge of local trends and show deference to international culinary favorites.

Working for World Foods means you will

• Have the option to enroll in affordable health, dental and vision insurance.
• Have the option to enroll in short-term disability insurance
• Be compensated based on your professional knowledge and experience
• Receive a 50% discount at the deli and 20% discount on all other items at World Foods locations
• Optional 401K
• Flexible paid time off that increases with tenure

What We Need from our Grocery Freight Clerk:

• Relevant Professional Experience: You have at least six months of related experience.
• Team Player: You can work with diverse groups of people and forge effective professional relationships with employees and management.
• Unquestionable Dependability: You come to work prepared, on-time and use work time appropriately. This also means you’re able to work a varying schedule and communicate schedule changes with appropriate notice.
• Strong Communication Skills: You are able to receive, process, and/or share information with ease.
• Multi-Tasker: You are able to effectively prioritize which tasks need to be completed first.
• Linguistic Abilities: You’re able to write, read, speak, and understand English.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection.
• Understand and adhere to establish shrink policies; report concerns or violations of this policy promptly to direct supervisor.
• Handle damaged or return-to-stock products according to policy; give priority to refrigerated and/or perishable items.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately to direct supervisor.
• Unload and secure received product in appropriate storage areas using carts, dollies, and other equipment.
• Maintain store cleanliness standards which includes sweeping, mopping, removing cardboard and refuse as needed,
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the company, specifically in relation to safety and the safe use of equipment and proper use of company property.

Capability Requirements:

The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the company are available to address the following requirements.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in a customer service role is preferred.
• Must possess exceptional customer service, listening, speaking, and social skills.
• Knowledge of basic math skills is preferred.
• The ability to read, write, understand, and speak English is required.
• Ability to communicate with fellow employees and guests.
• The ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation.
• Must possess a valid Food Handlers’ card.
• Frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and use hands and fingers to complete work related tasks.
• Regularly stand, reach, push, pull, and bag products.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds.