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Grocery/Bulk Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
retirement savings plan
Career development opportunities
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a grocery and natural foods store that emphasizes quality products and excellent customer service. Known for its commitment to providing a fresh and inviting shopping environment, this store specializes in grocery and bulk food items, including organic and natural products. It operates with a focus on sustainability and community engagement, offering a wide variety of goods that cater to health-conscious and environmentally aware customers. As a respected retail company in the grocery sector, the store maintains high standards for its employees and associates, ensuring that customers receive personalized assistance and enjoy a pleasant shopping experience. The... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year grocery or retail experience preferred
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Ability to pass and maintain food safety certifications
  • Must be cashier trained
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Ability to manage priorities and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
  • 1 year of experience in grocery or retail environment preferred
  • natural foods background is a plus
  • 1 year of experience supervising others preferred
  • Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable
  • Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand
  • Possess a sense of urgency in the completion of tasks
  • Possess excellent customer service skills
  • Highly organized with great attention to detail
  • Ability to take direction and follow through
  • Must be cashier trained and able to count currency
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Job Duties

  • Providing world class customer service as a number one priority
  • Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies
  • Creating inviting, full and shoppable departments
  • Assisting the grocery/bulk department manager in ordering for the grocery and bulk departments and maintaining accurate inventory levels
  • Assisting the grocery/bulk department manager in managing margin, COGs and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing
  • Ensuring all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards
  • Offering and following up on special orders
  • Merchandising shelves, endcaps and dynamic displays
  • Assisting in managing as well as participating in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock
  • Assisting in training and monitoring of department personnel including assigning and following up on tasks
  • Conducting active and passive demos
  • Working with the department manager to address performance issues within the department
  • Supporting store opening and closing activities including Daily Sales Report (DSR) and cash handling and cashier closeout responsibilities
  • Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks
  • Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees
  • Answering customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of Health Supportive statements and/or statements of nutritional support
  • Continually increasing product knowledge
  • Using SAP and inventory management software, emailing and utilizing other IS programs as needed
  • Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays
  • Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings
  • This position has limited Manager on Duty but is never intended to be the overall Manager on Duty for the store

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