Dry Goods Clerk

Job Summary of Dry Goods Clerk:

Acting as a support system for the Grocery/Bulk and Dairy/Frozen Managers, the Dry Goods Clerk plays a key role in driving the operational efficiency and economic viability of the Grocery/Bulk and Dairy/Frozen departments. Notably, the Dry Goods Clerk is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, arrangement, and restocking of the bulk foods area to create a visually appealing, clean, and well-supplied retail space.

Responsibilities of Dry Goods Clerk:

• Providing world class customer service as a number one priority.
• Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies.
• Creating inviting, full and shoppable departments.
• Assisting the department managers in ordering for the grocery, bulk, dairy and frozen departments and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Assisting the department managers in managing margin, COGs and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.
• Ensuring all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards.
• Offering and following up on special orders.
• Merchandising shelves, endcaps and dynamic displays.
• Assisting in managing as well as participating in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock.
• Assisting in training and monitoring of department personnel including assigning and following up on tasks.
• Conducting active and passive demos.
• Working with the department managers to address performance issues within the department.
• Supporting store opening and closing activities including Daily Sales Report (DSR) and cash handling and cashier closeout responsibilities.
• Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks.
• Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees.
• Answering customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of health supportive statements and/or statements of nutritional support.
• Continually increasing product knowledge.
• Using SAP and inventory management software, emailing and utilizing other IS programs as needed.
• Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays. Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings.
• This position has limited manager on duty responsibilities but is never intended to be the overall manager on duty for the store.

Qualifications of Dry Goods Clerk:

• It is advisable for candidates to have a high school diploma, GED, or comparable certification.
• One year of experience in a grocery or retail setting is preferred, particularly with a background in natural foods.
• Preference is given to candidates who have supervised others for at least a year.
• Successfully passing the essential food safety training courses and certifications as mandated by law and continually staying compliant by keeping certifications current and registered when obligatory.
• Proficiency in adapting to changing demands and staying fixed on the current task.
• Embrace a mindset of promptness and efficiency when finalizing tasks.
• Show proficiency in handling customer interactions effectively.
• Extremely structured with a keen focus on particulars.
• Capacity to receive guidance and see tasks to completion.
• Competency in processing payments and accurately tallying currency amounts is essential for the cashier position.
• Well-versed in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook applications

Benefits of Dry Goods Clerk:

• Birthday bonus pay
• Make use of Vitamin bucks to potentially earn store credit of up to $2,080 per year
• Compensation for five holiday days when stores are shut
• The augmentation of paid time off entitlement, encompassing sick leave and vacation benefits, parallels the duration of an employee's service
• Paid nutrition education
• Crew members of Good4u are entitled to discounted rates on certain goods through the company's discount program
• Participants in the Npower program, a customer acknowledgment and rewards scheme, enjoy exclusive perks and rewards
• Regular, planned pay hikes
• Opportunities for moving up and professional development
• Health and well-being scheme
• EAPs are programs provided by employers to help their employees with personal or work-related issues
• Employee referral program
• Insurance plans for healthcare, dental care, and vision services
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance ensures that employees have access to paid medical leave when needed
• The company facilitated short-term disability insurance payments for its staff
• Life insurance benefits paid by an organization for its employees
• Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance, term life insurance
• A retirement fund opportunity that includes a voluntary company contribution match
• Health and childcare flexible spending accounts (FSA) enable individuals to set aside pre-tax earnings to be used for healthcare and dependent care expenses, potentially reducing their taxable income
• The inclusion of an employer match with a health savings account (HSA) creates a collaborative effort between employees and companies to prioritize saving for medical expenses

Physical requirements of Dry Goods Clerk:

• Candidates should possess the ability to regularly lift or transport loads up to 10 lbs., frequently handle items weighing 11-20 lbs., and occasionally manage objects weighing 21-50 lbs. There may be situations where lifting or carrying items weighing 51-100 lbs. is needed with assistance.
• Should be able to exert pressure regularly in pushing or pulling items that weigh up to 15 lbs. and occasionally manage objects weighing between 16 to 100 lbs.
• Regularly needing to employ the computer for data entry and mouse usage is a key component of the task.
• The position entails the ability to frequently walk, stand, and use fine motor skills without interruption.
• Required to frequently raise hands above chest height.
• Ability to sit, squat, kneel, and climb occasionally may be required.
• The job requires frequent interaction with sharp implements, equipment, airborne particles, and confined workspaces.
• The job may involve working in conditions that include noise, cold, heat, wetness, humidity, outdoor environments, heights, and physical stress intermittently.