Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $16.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
overtime pay
Workplace safety programs
Job Description
ShopRite is a well-established supermarket chain renowned for its commitment to providing quality products and exceptional customer service. As a part of the retail grocery industry, ShopRite serves a diverse customer base by offering fresh produce, pantry staples, household goods, and specialty items. The company’s business philosophy is deeply rooted in its purpose: to care deeply about people by helping them to eat well and be happy. This guiding purpose influences every operational decision and interaction within the store. ShopRite prioritizes delivering a safe, friendly, presentable, and efficient shopping environment, ensuring that both customers and employees experience the highest standards in service and satisfaction.
The role of a Front-End Associate at ShopRite is pivotal to delivering this exceptional customer experience. Employed in a full-time or part-time capacity, associates in this position are accountable for providing friendly, efficient, and accurate checkout service to customers. This involves scanning, pricing, and bagging products correctly to maintain the integrity and speed of the checkout process. The associate must handle various forms of payments, including cash, credit, checks, EBT, and coupons, with accuracy and honesty, reflecting ShopRite's commitment to reliability and trustworthiness.
In addition to transactional duties, the Front-End Associate maintains a clean and safe work environment by ensuring all workstations, utensils, and equipment adhere to sanitation standards. They must also comply with local, state, and federal regulations as well as company policies related to safety, security, and hygiene. This role requires physical stamina as it involves standing for extended periods, lifting items up to 50 pounds, and occasionally working in challenging environmental conditions such as varying temperatures or exposure to cleaning agents.
Equipped with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a cooperative team-oriented spirit, Front-End Associates are expected to contribute to the store’s overall performance by promoting company values and charitable initiatives to customers. They are also responsible for ensuring proper merchandise handling, including processing return-to-stock items and promptly addressing any product damage. The job demands adherence to ShopRite’s service priorities—Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency—which collectively enhance the shopping experience and foster customer loyalty.
This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy interacting with people, thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, and are committed to upholding high standards of quality and customer service. ShopRite offers a supportive work environment that encourages ongoing learning through training programs and opportunities for growth within the company. By joining ShopRite, employees become part of a larger mission focused on community well-being and customer satisfaction, making it a rewarding and dynamic place to build a career.
The role of a Front-End Associate at ShopRite is pivotal to delivering this exceptional customer experience. Employed in a full-time or part-time capacity, associates in this position are accountable for providing friendly, efficient, and accurate checkout service to customers. This involves scanning, pricing, and bagging products correctly to maintain the integrity and speed of the checkout process. The associate must handle various forms of payments, including cash, credit, checks, EBT, and coupons, with accuracy and honesty, reflecting ShopRite's commitment to reliability and trustworthiness.
In addition to transactional duties, the Front-End Associate maintains a clean and safe work environment by ensuring all workstations, utensils, and equipment adhere to sanitation standards. They must also comply with local, state, and federal regulations as well as company policies related to safety, security, and hygiene. This role requires physical stamina as it involves standing for extended periods, lifting items up to 50 pounds, and occasionally working in challenging environmental conditions such as varying temperatures or exposure to cleaning agents.
Equipped with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a cooperative team-oriented spirit, Front-End Associates are expected to contribute to the store’s overall performance by promoting company values and charitable initiatives to customers. They are also responsible for ensuring proper merchandise handling, including processing return-to-stock items and promptly addressing any product damage. The job demands adherence to ShopRite’s service priorities—Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency—which collectively enhance the shopping experience and foster customer loyalty.
This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy interacting with people, thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, and are committed to upholding high standards of quality and customer service. ShopRite offers a supportive work environment that encourages ongoing learning through training programs and opportunities for growth within the company. By joining ShopRite, employees become part of a larger mission focused on community well-being and customer satisfaction, making it a rewarding and dynamic place to build a career.
Job Requirements
- Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
- Ability to perform basic math
- Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift
- Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences
- Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties
- Ability to work in varying temperatures
- Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies
Job Qualifications
- Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
- Ability to perform basic math
- Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Knowledge of cash register operation and cash handling procedures
- Ability to identify products and check prices accurately
- Familiarity with sanitation and safety standards
- Good physical stamina for standing and lifting
- Ability to follow company policies and procedures
Job Duties
- Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment
- Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards
- Keep floor clear of debris and spills
- Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Front-End operation
- Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards, and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations
- Dress and groom according to Company policy, including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements
- Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling unpackaged foods
- Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance
- Understand operation of cash register and follow all cash handling procedures
- Accurately identify and scan product under correct department (when necessary)
- Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs. and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs.
- Check prices, and be knowledgeable about location of items in store
- Accurately and quickly collect proper payment and provide proper change
- Process all forms of payments (i.e., cash, credit, checks, EBT, WIC, Rain checks, coupons, vouchers, gift cards, etc) in accordance with Company guidelines
- Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers
- Properly bag customer’s orders safely and efficiently
- Handle damaged or return-to-stock products according to Company policy, with priority attention given to refrigerated, perishable items, and sell by date
- Recognize and be knowledgeable about various types of products carried in the store, including produce items
- Stand at register station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day
- Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Front-End operations
- Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products
- Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department
- report any equipment problems immediately
- Complete all applicable department training programs
- Perform all duties in accordance with all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency)
- Maintain punctual and regular attendance
- Work overtime as assigned
- Work cooperatively with others
- Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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