What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grocery Department Associate position at Food Lion?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Grocery Department Associate. As a key member of our retail operations team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a clean and organized store environment, and ensuring that our products are accurately stocked and displayed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
- Maintain a clean and organized store environment, including shelves and shelf tag moldings
- Stock merchandise from tag to tag, ensuring that only saleable items are placed on shelves
- Understand and use company tools, such as ACIS and CAO, to manage inventory and ordering
- Adhere to company guidelines, policies, and standard practices to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Wear the Food Lion uniform and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on duty
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- Ability to use technical information to solve problems
- Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
Working Conditions
This position requires standing 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances, and performing repetitive hand and arm motions. You must be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers, and household cleaners. You must also be able to tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
