Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $23.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
The Lexington Co-op is a community-focused grocery cooperative dedicated to providing high-quality organic, natural, and locally sourced products to its customers. As a cooperative, the Lexington Co-op emphasizes sustainable business practices, community engagement, and supporting local farmers and producers. The store prioritizes transparency, environmental responsibility, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles through its carefully selected product offerings. It operates in a fast-paced retail environment where customer service, product knowledge, and operational efficiency are key to maintaining its reputation as a trusted neighborhood grocery destination.
This part-time position offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $23.10. The role is ... Show More
This part-time position offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $23.10. The role is ... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, and various office equipment continuously
- ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the work day
- ability to stand for long lengths of time, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach and climb stairs or ladders throughout the work day
- ability to clearly and effectively communicate with customers and co-workers
- sufficient finger and hand dexterity to grasp and hold items of different sizes
- vision ability - close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception
- ability to read register screen, product labels and shelf labels
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of organic, natural products and commercial growing practices, and organic certification regulations
- available to work weekends, holidays, mornings and nights
- projects an outgoing, friendly personality
- demonstrated objectivity, neutrality and calmness under pressure
- ability to follow established systems, procedures and policies with great attention to detail
- consistent follow-through on commitments and deadlines
- ability to read and comprehend instructions
- ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize tasks and stay organized
- flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and job requirements
- intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- ability to analyze key indicators such as margin, sales, sales growth, SPLH
- excellent verbal and written communication
- excellent problem solving skills
- ability to plan, develop and implement efficient and productive systems
- ability to maintain confidentiality
- ability to operate material handling equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, loading dock lifts, truck rail gates)
- grocery retail and or food service experience preferred
Job Duties
- Provide and model exemplary service to customers and co-workers using established customer service standards
- operate registers, scanners, scales and credit card/debit card terminals
- perform basic math functions to collect payment and make change
- maintain accurate cash drawer
- provide product information and educational materials to customers, answer questions
- model our culture values, policies and procedures, promote team building
- treat all co-workers with consistency and fairness
- ensure that communications are clear, direct, and respectful
- continuously research, develop and make improvements in efficiency, accuracy, service, quality and safety
- effectively influence staff and participate in proper training of newly hired and or newly assigned team members to execute desired results
- assist in operational cross training and product knowledge training
- cut, weigh, wrap, price and package product according to specifications
- ensure food safety practices and product rotation to attain good shelf life and safe product for customers
- maintain safe, clean and organized work areas
- ensure all product is accurately signed according to current standards at all times
- ensure proper in-store receiving and returns guidelines
- maintain effective working relations with suppliers
- execute and maintain clean, attractive, fully stocked and fronted cases/endcaps
- execute category management plans for new products and ensure in-stock availability for customers
- execute assigned merchandising plans
- plan and participate in resets as needed
- attend and participate in scheduled team meetings
- execute periodic department inventories
- place orders as assigned by department manager
- note and communicate equipment and tool malfunctions
- adhere and model to all safety rules
- complete documents and checklists as assigned by department manager
- ensure work area is kept clean and organized at all times
- execute approved safety and sanitation programs in the department, including equipment cleaning schedule
- perform all maintenance and other tasks as assigned
- perform other tasks as assigned by MOD and or Department Manager
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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