Service Clerk - 431 Salinas

Smart & Final is a well-established retail grocery chain with a history that spans more than 150 years, renowned for offering customers fresh produce, quality meats, and an extensive selection of groceries including more than 3,000 club-sized items. Operating as a smaller, faster grocery warehouse store, Smart & Final uniquely provides these benefits without requiring a membership fee, distinguishing it from typical warehouse club stores. Its strong community focus is evident through the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation, which contributes over $1 million and volunteers upwards of 1,000 hours annually to community enhancement projects. As part of the Chedraui USA group of companies, Smart & Final is dedicated to delivering an exceptional shopping experience by maintaining the freshest selection across all its retail banners, with a keen focus on the well-being of its employees who are regarded as the cornerstone of the company's success.

The Service Clerk position at the 431 Salinas location, situated at 319 E. Market Street, Salinas, California, is integral to the day-to-day operations of the store. This hourly role begins at a starting rate of $16.90 and is designed for individuals passionate about delivering excellent customer service, supporting their community, and engaging with food retail. As a Service Clerk, you will report directly to the Store Manager or Senior Assistant Manager and undertake a variety of responsibilities focused on maintaining store presentation, assisting customers through various means, and ensuring an overall clean and organized shopping environment.

Key duties include managing shopping carts both inside the store and in the parking lot, assisting customers with their purchases and loading groceries into their vehicles upon request, verifying price accuracy on retail items to facilitate smooth checkout processes, and managing merchandise returns to shelves. Additionally, the role encompasses maintaining cleanliness in high-traffic areas such as store entrances, restrooms, and walkways, which involves sweeping, mopping, trash collection, and ensuring that merchandise is properly faced and stocked on the shelves.

Candidates are expected to have proficient English reading and writing skills, the ability to understand product labels and pricing codes, and the capacity to adhere to detailed instructions. Physical fitness is necessary as the position involves regular lifting of up to 25 pounds, frequent lifting up to 45 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 60 pounds. Candidates with basic PC and Outlook skills, or those holding a Retail Management Certificate, will find an added advantage. Smart & Final provides a supportive work environment with benefits including a 401(k) retirement plan, continuing education opportunities, and much more to support employee growth and satisfaction. Joining Smart & Final means becoming a part of a dynamic team devoted to customer satisfaction, community engagement, and operational excellence, offering a rewarding career path with ample opportunities for development.