Grocery Clerk

Job Summary:

As a Grocery Clerk, you will deliver an excellent customer experience while assisting with the pricing, stocking, facing, and rotation of merchandise in the Grocery Department. You will help maintain a neat, clean, safe, and an organized environment, ensure proper inventory levels, and follow company policies and safety standards to support the efficient operation of the department.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo's, power jacks, and slicing machines.
• Ability to read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand English proficiently.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, pull, and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried, or processed food products and spices without allergic reactions.
• Ability to tolerate cleaning agents and dust as part of routine duties.
• Ability to climb ladders to access overhead racking or storage areas.
• Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members and follow all scheduling and attendance policies.

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.