Retail Grocery Worker

Job Summary of Retail Grocery Worker:

In the position of a Retail Grocery Worker, your primary duty is to ensure customer satisfaction by participating in the pricing, stocking, facing, and rotation of items within the Grocery Department. Your role encompasses maintaining cleanliness, safety, and orderliness in the workplace, overseeing inventory levels, and complying with company policies and safety standards to aid in the effective operation of the department.

Responsibilities of Retail Grocery Worker:

• 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 Retail Grocery Worker:

• Operating balers, hi-lo's, power jacks, and slicing machines is restricted to individuals who have reached the age of 18.
• Proficiency in English entails the capability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, read, write, and speak the language fluently and effectively.
• Proficiency in handling elementary mathematical operations.
• Essential to be able to stand and walk for the complete duration of the shift hours.
• Proficiency in bending, twisting, extending, pushing, pulling, and routinely lifting 25 lbs., and occasionally handling up to 60 lbs.
• Having the competence to work with an assortment of foods, such as fresh, dried, or processed items, and spices, without allergies being triggered.
• Tolerance for interacting with cleaning products and dust during standard cleaning responsibilities.
• Proficient in ladder climbing to reach overhead storage or racking areas.
• Ability to interact with customers in a genial and accommodating manner.
• 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.