Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Training and Development
Equal employment opportunity

Job Description

Food Lion is a well-established retail grocery chain that has been serving communities since 1957, providing customers with an easy, fresh, and affordable shopping experience. With a workforce of over 82,000 associates and serving more than 10 million customers weekly across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, Food Lion is a significant player in the retail grocery industry. The company is committed to quality customer service, innovation, and offering value to its customers through a broad selection of groceries and fresh products. The location in Greensboro, North Carolina, on 101 NC Highway 150 W, represents one of many stores embodying the Food Lion commitment to excellence and community service.

This Retail Operations role is within the Deli Bakery Department at Food Lion, focusing on delivering outstanding customer service while adhering to company standards and procedures. The position involves maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and sanitation in food handling and preparation as outlined in the standard practice manual. The role requires a proactive and enthusiastic approach to customer interaction, ensuring that each shopper's experience is positive, fast, friendly, and accurate. As part of the responsibilities, the associate will manage ingredient use, production standards, product ordering, and compliance with company policies regarding merchandise preparation, conditioning, and display. They are also expected to follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines to prevent accidents and maintain a safe environment for both associates and customers.

Additionally, this role demands a good understanding of the technical aspects related to the department, including labeling, inventory systems like ACIS, and ordering systems such as CAO. The associate will complete computer-based training courses and stay updated on all operational protocols. Physical demands include the ability to lift and move products, perform repetitive tasks, and endure temperature variations consistent with the food preparation environment. Those in this position must also represent the Food Lion brand professionally by adhering to the dress code and uniform standards.

In summary, this job is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced retail food environment, thrive in customer service roles, and are committed to maintaining high food safety and quality standards. Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities and supports a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where every associate can contribute and grow.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
  • Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
  • Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs continuously, 25 lbs frequently, and 50 lbs on occasion
  • Pull or push up to 75 lbs on occasion
  • Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
  • Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials
  • Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
  • Meet established volume activity standards for the position
  • Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
  • Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
  • Ability to use technical information to solve problems
  • Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
  • Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations

Job Duties

  • Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
  • Courteous and helpful to other associates
  • Understand the use of ingredients, mixes, and icings and coordinates colors
  • Understand production standards for processing of all product
  • Follow all technical manuals for processing of product, label placement, etc.
  • Ensure proper sanitation of department, equipment and proper food handling/preparation
  • Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines
  • Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice
  • Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures
  • Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
  • Report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures to the Manager on Duty
  • Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
  • Wear the Food Lion uniform with apron, complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
  • Understand and use company tools such as
  • average cost inventory system (ACIS) and ordering (CAO)
  • Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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