Retail Sales Associate

Company Overview:

Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh, and affordable shopping experience to communities since 1957. With 82,000 associates serving over 10 million customers weekly across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, Food Lion prides itself on creating a friendly and customer-focused environment. You will join the Retail Operations team, contributing to excellent service and maintaining high standards in all departments.

Role and Responsibilities of Retail Sales Associate:

As a Retail Sales Associate, you will provide fast, flexible, and friendly service to customers while supporting department managers in maintaining operational and merchandising standards. Your role ensures a positive shopping experience and adherence to food safety guidelines.

• Ensure exceptional customer assistance at the front end, encompassing responsibilities like scanning items, packing bags, and maintaining cleanliness in checkout areas.
• Support Food Lion To Go clients through fast and precise service.
• Maintain the necessary quantities of products, sanitation measures, and appropriate food handling procedures in the Produce, Deli/Bakery/HMS, Perishable, and Grocery departments.
• Engage in the safe operation of various equipment, including pallet jacks, slicers, and cash registers.
• Stock shelves according to company standards, lifting up to 70 lbs and pushing/pulling pallets weighing up to 2,000 lbs.
• Move empty bottles and containers from the front to the back storage space as necessary.
• Respect safety protocols, food safety guidelines, and store procedures for overall well-being.
• Support in carrying out miscellaneous duties as required by leadership to ensure smooth operations.

Required Skills and Experience of Retail Sales Associate:

• Excelling in communication and customer service prowess.
• Competency and readiness to absorb diverse tasks and technical skills.
• Satisfy the established age restrictions for designated job responsibilities.
• Capacity to satisfy physical prerequisites, encompassing carrying loads of up to 50 pounds, staying upright for prolonged periods, and handling tasks involving cleaning and packaging materials.
• Utilization of computers and other communication systems is crucial for the successful completion of job duties.
• Sustain a high level of attentiveness to detail during repetitive hand and arm movements.

Compensation and Benefits of Retail Sales Associate:

• Associates and applicants at Food Lion are assured equal employment opportunities, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

About Food Lion:

Food Lion underlines the significance of teamwork, respect, diversity, and operational proficiency. Employees enjoy a supportive environment while aiding customers in discovering fresh and cost-effective products. The emphasis is on delivering quality service, maintaining standards, and promoting a positive work culture that enables employee advancement.