Store Clerk / Part Time - Hamilton, NJ

Store ClerkThe store clerk reports directly to the store manager and indirectly to both the assistant store managers and shift leaders. This position is responsible for duties such as cashiering, stocking, cleaning, and monitoring perishables. The store clerk provides excellent customer service and assists in maintaining excellent daily store conditions. This position accomplishes all job duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.ResponsibilitiesOperates a cash register efficiently and performs checkout procedures at or above expected performance standards including, but not limited to, minimum transaction time per item rate and accurate handling/counting of cash, EBT, debit cards, credit cards, WIC vouchers, gift cards, coupons and checksFollows all check-out and cash handling procedures and policiesConsistently meets or exceeds set standards involving the handling, stocking, and maintaining of grocery, frozen, dairy, smoked meat, and all perishable productsAssists with unloading delivery trucksStocks product on platforms, shelving, peg hooks and in baskets or refrigerated cases as neededHandles power and non-powered equipment and hand tools to move stock as needed after properly trainedRetrieves carts from the parking lotMaintains excellent store conditionsMaintains a safe and clean working environmentCompletes cleaning duties as assigned, including floors, windows, display cases, shelves, register area, backroom, restrooms, parking lot, and other fixturesProvides excellent customer service, which includes but not limited to, communicating in a friendly/courteous mannerAssists store management in training other store team membersMaintains proper rotation for dated and undated productsEnsures products have price tags/signs and are displayed per company guidelinesProtects company property, funds and merchandiseProperly displays, trims, packages, and fills authorized fresh produceAssists fresh meat personnel as neededPerforms other duties, including working in other areas of the store, as assignedAbout YouMust be 18 years of age or olderHigh School diploma or equivalent preferredProven, efficient retail sales experience; experience in dry grocery, perishable, meat, general grocery, cash management and excellent customer service preferredExcellent teamwork and problem-solving skillsMust be able to read, write and speak in EnglishDemonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skillsProficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and basic computer skillsMust be dependable and flexible to work scheduled shifts, including a willingness to work in other areas of the store as needed with little or no advance noticeMust adhere to safety standardsMust adhere to a uniform dress codePhysical RequirementsRequires the ability to reach, bend, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing 20-50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight could be 50-80 poundsMust have the ability to stand, walk and / or move about for extended periods of timeRequires the ability to push, pull, grasp, twist and use sawing motions for extended periods of timeRegularly works in freezers, coolers, refrigerators, inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions and inside delivery trucksCompetenciesCollaborates: Works cooperatively to achieve shared goalsAction Oriented: Takes initiative to meet objectivesDrives Results: Pushes self to achieve goals and resultsCommunicates Effectively: Delivers clear messages and adapts communication to different situations and peopleOur ValuesAbility to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values.Simplicity (operate): The drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcomeHeart (emotion): The passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellencePerformance Excellence (mindset): Clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountabilityRespect (philosophy): Taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respectBenefitsEligible for team members who are full-time or who average 30 or more hours per week are eligible for health and welfare benefitsPaid Time OffMedical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramsTeam Member Referral ProgramWellbeing ProgramCareer development opportunitiesThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and /or location. Save-A-Lot