Grocery Clerk

Job Overview The Grocery Clerk is responsible for keeping the store's grocery shelves stocked and clean, assisting customers, and maintaining safety and a positive customer experience during business hours. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Ensures cleanliness of grocery shelves, storage area, and work area for safety, including cleaning shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills, removing hazardous debris, and sweeping. Stocks grocery shelves; presents product, faces, fills, and organizes all items as set by the Grocery Department schematics, 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 Examines the rotation of all grocery products, paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.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 customers’ inquiries and assists customers with purchases, product information, and selection; sells and cross‑sold products. Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality. Monitors point‑of‑purchase signs, ensuring a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods is available. Operates and uses 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 to build grocery displays and price and mark merchandise. Participates in pre‑inventory preparation, including back stock and ensuring tags match products. Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation. Walks the department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalency degree. Preferred 1–2 years of grocery retail experience in the Grocery Department. Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Maintains the highest level of customer service at all times. Adapts to the high‑volume retail environment while working in a cross‑functional team. Takes initiative when problems arise. Demonstrates flexibility in a variety of situations. Exhibits advanced attention to detail, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Communicates effectively with peers and senior management. Multitasks and has excellent organizational skills. Supports and contributes to team goals. Works varied hours/days as business dictates. Familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to a grocery retail environment. Has basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures. Understands proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products. Physical Demands Stand continuously: 1–8 hours. Walk continuously: 2–8 hours. Drive frequently: 2–4 hours. Balance frequently: 34–66% of the time. Bend occasionally: 1–33% of the time. Climb (2–6 ft) occasionally: 1–33% of the time. Crawl occasionally: 1–33% of the time. Crouch/squat occasionally: 1–33% of the time. Kneel occasionally: 1–33% of the time. Reach (forward & overhead) frequently: 34–66% of the time. Twist (45 degrees at waist) occasionally: 1–33% of the time. Lifting/Carrying (0–10 lbs.): occasionally 1–33% of the time. Lifting/Carrying (11–25 lbs.): occasionally 1–33% of the time. Lifting/Carrying (26–50 lbs.): occasionally 1–33% of the time. Lifting/Carrying (51–100 lbs.): never. Repetitive motion, right & left grasping: frequently 34–66% of the time. Fine manipulation: occasionally 1–33% of the time. Pushing and pulling: occasionally 1–33% of the time. Pay & Benefits Hourly rate: $15.00 – $16.50. Paid parental leave. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. 401(k) plan with employer match. Team member discount. Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time team members (medical, dental, life insurance). Incentive programs and recognition programs. Scheduling flexibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr