Team Member - Grocery (EVENINGS/WEEKENDS)

The Grocery Clerk is responsible for keeping all store grocery shelves stocked and clean during business hours. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Grocery Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Ensures cleanliness of grocery shelves, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.

· Stocks grocery shelves; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Grocery Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.

· Examines the rotation of all grocery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.

· Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.

· Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.

· Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.

· Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.

· Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.

· Cuts and stacks cases for building grocery displays as well as price and mark merchandise.

· Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.

· Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.

· Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

· High school diploma or equivalency degree.

· Preferred 1 -2 years grocery retail experience in Grocery department processes and procedures.

· Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.

· Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.

· Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.

· Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.

· Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

· Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.

· Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.

· Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.

· Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.

· Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.

· Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.

· Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products.