
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Benefits
Group benefit plans
Eligibility after waiting period
Training and Development
team environment
Physical activity
Customer interaction
retail experience
Job Description
Harris Teeter is a nationally recognized supermarket chain known for its commitment to providing exceptional customer service and high-quality products to shoppers. Founded in 1936, Harris Teeter has grown to become a trusted name in grocery retail, offering a wide variety of fresh produce, bakery items, deli selections, and household essentials. The company prides itself on creating an enjoyable shopping environment and strives to exceed customer expectations through attentive service and a friendly atmosphere.
This part-time position plays a crucial role in enhancing the customer shopping experience by ensuring that each customer’s needs are met with care and professionalism. The primary responsibility is to take excellent care of customers by not only satisfying their immediate needs but also by exceeding their expectations to make every shopping visit pleasant and satisfying. This involves following correct bagging procedures, providing carryout and parcel pickup services, loading merchandise into customer vehicles, and returning shopping carts into the store. This role demands excellent communication skills, interpersonal abilities, and a willingness to participate actively in training and team efforts aimed at increasing customer satisfaction and sales.
To succeed in this role, associates must be at least 16 years old and possess the ability to follow detailed but straightforward instructions while applying common sense to resolve minor issues that may arise during work. The job includes physical demands such as standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds regularly, reaching, crouching, and balancing, making physical fitness and stamina important. Associates will also be exposed occasionally to various environmental conditions including wet or humid surroundings and varying temperatures.
The company places high value on safety, technical skills related to bagging, and product knowledge, all of which are covered in mandatory training programs. Associates are expected to complete new hire orientation and participate in ongoing skill development activities. Harris Teeter offers group benefit plans to eligible employees upon completion of applicable waiting periods, emphasizing the company’s commitment to supporting team members beyond just their work duties.
This role not only provides an opportunity to work in an environment that values teamwork and customer engagement but also offers valuable experience in a busy retail setting. Associates will enhance their communication, organizational, and physical handling skills while contributing to a positive community shopping experience. Overall, this is a rewarding position for individuals eager to build their career in retail while engaging with customers daily in a dynamic environment.
This part-time position plays a crucial role in enhancing the customer shopping experience by ensuring that each customer’s needs are met with care and professionalism. The primary responsibility is to take excellent care of customers by not only satisfying their immediate needs but also by exceeding their expectations to make every shopping visit pleasant and satisfying. This involves following correct bagging procedures, providing carryout and parcel pickup services, loading merchandise into customer vehicles, and returning shopping carts into the store. This role demands excellent communication skills, interpersonal abilities, and a willingness to participate actively in training and team efforts aimed at increasing customer satisfaction and sales.
To succeed in this role, associates must be at least 16 years old and possess the ability to follow detailed but straightforward instructions while applying common sense to resolve minor issues that may arise during work. The job includes physical demands such as standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds regularly, reaching, crouching, and balancing, making physical fitness and stamina important. Associates will also be exposed occasionally to various environmental conditions including wet or humid surroundings and varying temperatures.
The company places high value on safety, technical skills related to bagging, and product knowledge, all of which are covered in mandatory training programs. Associates are expected to complete new hire orientation and participate in ongoing skill development activities. Harris Teeter offers group benefit plans to eligible employees upon completion of applicable waiting periods, emphasizing the company’s commitment to supporting team members beyond just their work duties.
This role not only provides an opportunity to work in an environment that values teamwork and customer engagement but also offers valuable experience in a busy retail setting. Associates will enhance their communication, organizational, and physical handling skills while contributing to a positive community shopping experience. Overall, this is a rewarding position for individuals eager to build their career in retail while engaging with customers daily in a dynamic environment.
Job Requirements
- Associates must be at least 16 years of age
- Willingness to participate in and successfully complete training
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 40 pounds and perform other physical demands of the job
- Ability to follow instructions and deal with minor problems using common sense
- Ability to work as part of a team and engage positively with customers
- Availability to work part-time hours
Job Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English
- Ability to write simple correspondence in English
- Ability to effectively present information to customers and associates
- Basic math skills including adding and subtracting two digit numbers
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions
- Successful completion of company training including new hire orientation and product knowledge
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work in varying environmental conditions including exposure to wet, humid, and cold conditions
Job Duties
- Take excellent care of customers by satisfying their needs and exceeding expectations
- Follow correct bagging procedures
- Provide carryout and parcel pickup service
- Load merchandise into customer vehicles
- Return shopping carts into the store
- Participate in and complete required training
- Work collaboratively with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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