Grocery Associate

Job Summary of Grocery Associate:

As a Grocery Associate, your primary responsibility is to ensure customer satisfaction by effectively managing merchandise pricing, stocking, facing, and rotation within the Grocery Department. You will play a key role in upholding cleanliness, safety, and orderliness in the work environment, as well as monitoring inventory levels and adhering to company regulations and safety protocols to facilitate the department's smooth running.

Responsibilities of Grocery Associate:

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces and equipment according to sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep floors clear of spills, debris, and obstructions.
• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Observe all safety procedures when using equipment.
• Keep shelves and displays fully stocked, faced, and attractively arranged at all times.
• Ensure sale merchandise is properly signed to promote sales.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, storing, and price marking products.
• Handle damaged or return-to-stock merchandise according to Company policy.
• Check prices and be knowledgeable about product locations throughout the store.
• Utilize CGO and handheld terminals to maintain inventory and reorder products as needed.
• Accurately record markdowns, spoilage, and in-store use according to Company policies.
• Follow proper rotation procedures and monitor sell-by dates, especially for perishables.
• Monitor the Grocery storage area for organization, cleanliness, and readiness for the next shift.
• Unload trucks and secure products in designated storage using carts, U-boats, and jacks.
• Block and face products according to Company standards.
• Maintain price tags and perform price changes when necessary.
• Operate equipment such as balers, compactors, and hand jacks in a safe manner.
• Report equipment issues immediately to the Department Manager or Store Management.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines and inventory controls.
• Assist the Department Manager with daily tasks and team coordination.
• Follow all Local, State, and Federal regulations related to grocery operations.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy, including uniform and name badge.
• Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use gloves when handling food.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Perform all duties in accordance with ShopRite Service Priorities: Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency.
• Stand in the department for the duration of the scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of Grocery Associate:

• The operation of balers, hi-lo's, power jacks, and slicing machines requires individuals to be at least 18 years old.
• Proficient English skills include the capacity to comprehend, interpret, and effectively communicate through reading, writing, and speaking in the language.
• Capability to complete fundamental mathematical computations.
• Capable of maintaining a standing and walking position throughout the entirety of a designated work period.
• Capable of flexing, turning, extending, exerting force, dragging, and frequently carrying 25 pounds, and sporadically handling up to 60 pounds.
• The capability to handle various types of food items and seasonings without experiencing any allergic responses.
• Capacity to withstand exposure to cleaning solutions and dust during regular cleaning tasks.
• Capacity to ascend ladders for reaching high racking or storage locations.
• Skill in engaging with clients in a pleasant and supportive manner.
• Demonstrating the capacity to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adhere to designated schedules and attendance regulations.

We are living our Purpose - To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This Purpose guides everything we do and is why we are in business. We are using our service priorities - Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency to help us make decisions at work every day and are critical to the success of our business goals.