Grocery Clerk

Job Summary:

To deliver a great customer experience while pricing, stocking and rotating merchandise in the Grocery Department; to maintain a neat, clean and visually appealing department and to perform other tasks as required in an efficient and safe manner, within Company policy.

Job Functions:

Performance of the essential functions of this position requires the team members to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment, including utensils and equipment in accordance with the Department of Sanitation and standards.
• Keep the floor clear of debris and spills.
• Greet all customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Observe all safety regulations when operating equipment.
• Maintain Unit Price Labels (tags) for all items, doing price changes as required.
• Check prices and be knowledgeable about the locations of items in the store.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.
• Keep shelves and always displays fully stocked and faced.
• Follow all safety procedures relating to opening cartons and proper rotation of product.
• Monitor Grocery storage area for cleanliness, neatness and preparing for the next shift (i.e. making bale, reclamation, plastic, pallets).
• Handle damaged or return-to-stock products according to Company policy, with priority attention given to refrigerated, perishable items, and sell by date.
• Maintain and order merchandise to keep the product in stock, including using the handheld terminal.
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order; immediately advise Department Manager or Store Management of any maintenance or equipment problems.
• Operate a baler or compactor.
• Be knowledgeable of the Companys program and adhere to manufacturers label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Fully stock and rotate all merchandise in cases, shelves, and other applicable displays according to tag allocation and department standards.
• Unload and secure received product in appropriate storage areas using power or hand jack, carts or U-boats as needed.
• Block and face all products in accordance with Company policy or as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Grocery Operations.
• Ensure that featured sale merchandise is attractively signed to stimulate sales.
• Accurately record markups and markdowns, in-store use of merchandise, and bad merchandise/spoilage write-offs in accordance with Company policies.
• Assist Department Manager as needed.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Grocery Operations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.
• Perform duties in accordance with hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Unload trucks and transport merchandise to the Grocery Department that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights 60 lbs.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Policies:

• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 60 lbs.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from overhead racking and storage areas.
• Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.