Temp Grocery Stocker (S)

Hours: Full Time (Open Availability and Weekends Required)

Compensation: $16.60/hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for staff working 28 hours a week, 15% staff discount on all purchases, paid time off, flexible spending account, EAP, and an inclusive atmosphere. Plus get an extra paid day off for Supermarket Worker Appreciation Day!

Position Summary

Grocery/Bulk Food stockers receive orders, stock shelves, displays and orders products in the Grocery Department as necessary, and provides assistance to customers in a variety of ways. Most duties are complete on the sales floor and therefore require much more interactions with customers such as sharing product knowledge or location.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening

Ability to provide excellent customer service to both shoppers and staff

Possesses good reading and writing skills

Ability to move product using provided carts, hand trucks, ladders, and step stools

Ability to work in cooled or frozen environments

Ability to work under pressure, and prioritize tasks

Ability to lift 50lbs.

Ability to lift overhead

Ability to be flexible in a work schedule

Computer data entry knowledge preferred

Ability to problem solve and work with minimal supervision

Of legal age to sell alcohol (18 yrs)

Previous stocking and receiving experience preferred

Ability to communicate clearly, follow directions and make positive suggestions

Ability to work safely and follow all food safety and health guidelines

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Stocking:

Stock grocery back-stock or deliveries on retail shelves while rotating stock, fronting and facing products and ensuring product placement is accurate.

Maintain fullness and neatness of case stacks, end aisles, shelves, and displays as needed.

Label out-of-stocks.

Keep back-stock area clean and organized.

Prioritize daily stocking tasks.

Ensure all products have prices, shelf tags or signs indicating prices and, if necessary, follow up with the appropriate person.

Bulk duties:

Sanitize in accordance with accepted health and safety practices (Bulk bins)

Ensure bulk sales floor and back-stock areas are kept clean and organized.

Understand and follow department organic stocking procedures

Correctly follow the bulk liquid and nitrogen tank policies and procedures.

Practice and maintain high food safety and health standards

Receiving Deliveries:

Receive deliveries in accordance with receiving procedures, inspect products and file paperwork accordingly.

Assure credits are recorded and returned.

Receive, price, label and order special orders

Financial

Develop an understanding of margins.

Understand pricing to be able to accurately price special orders accordingly.

Ordering:

Stockers may be responsible for at least one order (either a “mini” vendor or sub-department).

Other:

Serve as back-up cashier as needed.

Set-up and maintain passive samples as directed by supervisor.

Perform other tasks as assigned by your supervisors.

Customer Service:

Prioritizes the customer experience, making sure to greet and assist every customer in the department even while engaged in stocking and/or ordering

Makes sure to pass along comments and suggestions from customers to management in order to enhance the customer experience.

Skills we are looking for:

• Excellent organization skills
  
• Ability to multi-task and quickly re-prioritize responsibilities
  
• Works well on a team, under pressure, while maintaining a positive attitude
  
• Self-motivated with the drive to keep busy
  
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service
• Enjoys physically demanding work
Ability to lift 50lbs, stand for long periods of time, perform continuous bending, reaching, twisting, lifting, work in a cold and wet environment, and feel comfortable doing work that is repetitive

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Who is our ideal candidate?

• Strong work ethic
• Thrives in fast-paced work environment
• Flexible schedule, reliable, and punctual
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Willingness to work with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op is on a journey for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in our organization. We would love to include you in the conversation!

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op is an equal opportunity employer.