Grocery Clerk

Shoprite - Albany, NY

Job Summary:
To maintain a high level of customer service while pricing, stocking and rotation of merchandise in the Grocery Department; to maintain a neat, clean and visually appealing department and to perform other tasks as required in an efficient and safe manner, within Company policy.

Essential Job Functions:
The essential job functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered     substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from overhead racking and storage areas.
• Meet all work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Job Responsibilities:
The job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.  
• Maintain department sanitation and QA standards by cleaning and sanitizing all work surfaces, utensils and equipment.  Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Greet all customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Observe all safety regulations when operating equipment.
• Maintain Unit Price Labels (tags) for all items, doing price changes as required.
• Keep shelves and displays fully stocked and faced at all times.
• Follow all safety procedures relating to opening cartons, rotation of product.
• Monitor grocery storage area for cleanliness, neatness and preparing for next shift; i.e. making bale, reclamation, plastic, pallets.
• Handle damaged or return-to-stock products according to company policy, with priority attention given to refrigerated, perishable items, and sell by date.
• Utilize CGO to maintain and order merchandise to keep product in stock, including using handheld terminal.
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order; immediately advise Department Manager or Store Management of any maintenance or equipment problems.
• Maintain Department sanitation and QA standards, including sweeping, mopping, removing cardboard and refuse as needed, and being able to operate a baler or compactor.
• Be knowledgeable in the company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Fully stock and rotate all merchandise in cases, shelves and other applicable displays according to tag allocation and department standards.
• Unload and secure received product in appropriate storage areas using power or hand jack, carts, U-boats or bossies as needed.
• Block and face all products in accordance to company policy or as assigned.
• Ensure that featured sale merchandise is attractively signed to stimulate sales.
• Accurately record markups and markdowns, in-store use of merchandise, and bad merchandise/spoilage write offs in accordance with Company policies.
• Assist Department Manager as needed.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local regulations as they pertain to the Grocery operation.
• Dress according to company policy to include uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint.  Comply with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Comply with all ShopRite Service Priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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