What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grocery Stocker position at LANGENSTEINS - RIVER RIDGE?
FLSA Classification: Non- Exempt
Reports To: Grocery Manager
General Purpose: The Grocery Team Member plays a vital role in ensuring our customers have the best possible experience and can easily locate products.
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, weekend work required
Why Work for Us: Langenstein’s has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. We know that to achieve this, we have had an amazing team of people working for us. We offer competitive wages, 401(k), and medical insurance. We are closed for 5 major holidays and our stores are not open late because we understand the importance of family time.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Customer Service
Inventory Control
Maintain organized and clean Grocery Department and storerooms
Stock and maintain display of merchandise in Grocery Department
Use bailer, pallet jacks and forklifts in compliance with company safety policy
Monitor product quality, freshness, and condition
Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy Assist in training associates when assigned
Maintain basic knowledge of all products sold in the department
Be observant of security problems and develop methods of prevention
Understand and practice store safety rules
Communicate with the Grocery Manager on problems and recommendations for change
Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations
Help in front end, cashier, and other departments when needed
Perform any other miscellaneous tasks assigned by the Grocery and/or Store Manager
Required Education / Experience:
Work and education history demonstrating stability
Excellent customer service skills
Communication skills
Basic mathematical skills required (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
Experience, understanding, and knowledge of operations in a food service business/industry
Problem solving skills
Must be a self-starter who is able to demonstrate initiative in planning, work ethic, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.
Physical Demands
Work on tile or concrete standing for extended periods of time
Lift a maximum of 50 lbs. from 6 inches to 84 inches, overhead
Move a maximum of 50 lbs. up to 15 yards
Use maintenance and product transportation equipment
Reach forward and/or down with both hands up to 36 inches
Handle labels, signs or tags, case cutter or utility knife, grasp and handle wet, iced, cold, metal, paper, plastic products, cardboard, packaging, and debris.
Bend and Twist at the waist while reaching and holding items
Climb on ladders, racks, cases, shelving, and stairs up to three feet in height.
Balance on wet, slick, dirty and debris strewn floors.
