Dairy Clerk

Shoprite - Albany, NY

Job Summary:
To maintain a high level of customer service while pricing, stocking and rotating merchandise in the Dairy 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 in varying temperatures.
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
  • Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from overhead racking and storage areas.
  • Ability to work in refrigerated coolers and high moisture rooms for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
  • 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.
  • Adhere to all Federal, State and Local regulations as they pertain to the Dairy 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.
  • Greet all customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
  • Comply with all ShopRite Service Priorities.
  • Assist Dairy Manager as needed.
  • When required, price items accurately and legibly using approved price marking devices.
  • 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.
  • Maintain Unit Price Labels (Tags) for all items, doing price changes as required.
  • Validate deliveries to invoice documents and utilize the receiving log, placing signed invoices in appropriate area.
  • Fully stock and rotate all Dairy merchandise in cases, shelves and other applicable displays according to tag allocation and Department standards.
  • Unload and secure received product in appropriate refrigerated 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.
  • Be alert to temperatures and operating condition of refrigerated storage areas and display cases; promptly communicate any problems or failure to key person in charge.
  • Be knowledgeable of the various types of Dairy products; including taste, preparation method or use, price differences, etc.
  • Utilize CGO to maintain and order merchandise to keep product in stock, including using Hand Held Terminal.
  • Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately Maintain great communication within the Department and Company.
  • Comply with all Store rules, Company policies, Safety requirements, Security standards and all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations.
  • 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.
  • Complete all applicable department training programs.
  • Comply with ShopRite Service Priorities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Posted: 30+ days ago

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