Center Store Clerk

We work hard to create a fair, fun and considerate workplace with excellent pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, matching 401(K), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for employees who work 30 or more hours per week. Reap the Benefits Other employee benefits include a 20% employee discount, paid 30-minute lunch, free Co-op ownership, 30% discount on Wellness supplements, a quarterly profit share, a monthly $50 raffle for those who choose alternative transportation (carpool, walk or bike to work) and holiday gifts. As a team member, you’ll learn a lot – about the great products we carry, the community organizations we support and you’ll meet wonderful people along the way. BriarPatch has an open door to leadership and it’s not uncommon for employees to “climb the ladder” and grow a career at the Co-op. Review our current job openings and the descriptions, then apply! Interested in part-time but don’t see it listed below? We’re flexible! Just let us know on your application. Position: Center Store Clerk Location: Auburn, CA Job Id: 329-2405 # of Openings: 1 Center Store Clerk - FT 40 hrs. per wk. Department: Center Store Reports To: Center Store Manager FLSA Status: Non-exempt Summary: Responsible stocking of designated products to meet objectives for department sales, margins, inventory turns, and customer satisfaction. Responsible to stock department products and to provide excellent customer service to shoppers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Customer Service – Greet and offer assistance to customers in a prompt and friendly manner Know product locations to find products for customers through the co-op Study and gain knowledge about products in the department, including product preparation and related foods Locate a knowledgeable person to provide information to customers when necessary. Quality – Price mark individual products before moving them to sales floor, if needed Report inventory problems to supervisor Stock products assuring new products are stocked behind available products on display Dust and wipe clean shelves, cases and products. Follow current Merchandising Policy Plan and maintain attractive, fully stocked, faced, and rotated sections. Give stocking priorities to Receiver for assignment to stockers, when not stocking the section personally Ensure accurate, uniform, current product and shelf signage Stock in all areas of the store as needed Department Maintenance – Open boxes for pricing and stocking safely, not cutting products or stocker Stack cases safely when creating a case stack so products are easily seen Clean any spills or messes in the store Remove damaged, out of date, or spoiled product Maintain clear pathways in aisles when stocking Wash hands frequently Wear protective clothing, as necessary, including gloves, boots, shoes, heavy aprons, coats, etc. Watch for and report shoplifting and employee theft. Other Responsibilities – Perform other tasks as assigned by Center Store Manager Attend department and storewide meetings. Responsibilities to Safety : Protect the safety of self, co-worker's, and BriarPatch Co-op patrons at all times. Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay. Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to supervisor. Follow all company and safety policies and procedures. Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of self or others. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED certificate preferred. Previous retail and/or grocery store work preferred. Willingness to work in a cold and damp environment. Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees. Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. Reasoning Ability : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or electronic form. Computer Skills: An individual should have knowledge of: Internet software Inventory software Order processing systems Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Stand for long periods Walk Use hands and fingers Handle or feel Reach with hands and arms Stoop Kneel Crouch or crawl Talk or hear Taste or smell Be regularly exposed to natural oils, chemicals and odors/fragrances, including perfumes, colognes and scented lotions The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds safely. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a moderate to high level of noise and changes in temperature. Responsibilities to Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability efforts at BriarPatch that support a sustainable community through: Minimizing waste by reducing and reusing materials and resources when possible. Proper recycling and composting. Responsibilities to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Value and support a work environment that includes people of different identities from diverse backgrounds #J-18808-Ljbffr BriarPatch Co-op