Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Benefits

Group benefit plans
training programs
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
retirement plans

Job Description

Harris Teeter is a leading grocery store chain known for its commitment to quality products and excellent customer service. With stores located across multiple states, Harris Teeter has built a strong reputation for offering fresh foods, bakery items, and a wide variety of grocery products to meet the needs of its diverse customer base. The company values teamwork, dedication, and customer satisfaction, striving to provide a pleasant shopping experience in a clean and welcoming environment. Harris Teeter offers a range of career opportunities, including part-time and full-time positions, with competitive benefits for eligible employees. The company is respected for maintaining a positive workplace culture that encourages employee growth and development through comprehensive training programs. The compensation and benefits are competitive within the retail grocery industry, making Harris Teeter an appealing employer for individuals seeking retail and food service careers.

This part-time position at Harris Teeter involves becoming a crucial member of the Fresh Foods team, where responsibility lies in baking products according to high standards and processing, packaging, and stocking fresh food items efficiently and with attention to detail. The role requires a strong commitment to food safety standards and cleanliness to ensure that products meet company quality benchmarks and satisfy customer expectations. In addition to food preparation duties, the associate will participate in maintaining work areas by thorough cleaning to comply with health and safety regulations. Another important aspect of the role is customer service — addressing customer needs and providing assistance as required to enhance their shopping experience.

This position also involves supporting inventory processes by unloading new stock shipments and reloading salvage items, which demands physical stamina and an understanding of proper stock handling techniques. The role is well-suited for individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment, have a cooperative spirit, and are eager to engage in ongoing training programs offered by Harris Teeter, including food sanitation, safety, and customer service courses. Associates must be at least 18 years old and able to adhere to all company policies and food handling regulations. The job requires basic mathematical skills, the ability to follow instructions accurately, and good communication skills in English to interact effectively with customers and team members. Finally, physical demands such as lifting, standing for extended periods, and working in varying temperature conditions are part of the daily routine. Harris Teeter provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Job Requirements

  • Associate must be at least 18 years of age
  • ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • reach with hands and arms
  • talk or hear and taste or smell
  • occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds
  • specific vision abilities including close vision, color, and depth perception
  • ability to work in environments with moderate to loud noise levels
  • tolerance for exposure to hot, cool, and extreme cold temperatures
  • ability to work around moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals
  • willingness to participate in and complete required training

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • one to three months related experience or training
  • ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English
  • ability to write simple correspondence in English
  • ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
  • basic math skills including addition and subtraction
  • ability to carry out detailed but straightforward instructions
  • completion of company-required training including food sanitation, customer service, safety, food safety, and product knowledge

Job Duties

  • Bake products according to standards
  • process, package, and stock fresh foods products following Fresh Foods Standards
  • clean work areas to maintain sanitation
  • provide customer service to enhance shopping experience
  • unload stock shipments and reload salvage items
  • participate in required training programs
  • adhere to food safety and company policies

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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