Dairy Stock Associate

Job Summary of Dairy Stock Associate:

The Dairy Stock Associate is responsible for assisting the Dairy/Frozen Manager in the successful operation and profitability of the Dairy/Frozen department.The Dairy Stock Associate is responsible for stocking, rotating, and maintaining products in the dairy and frozen departments to ensure freshness, product availability, and visual appeal. This role involves unloading deliveries, checking expiration dates, organizing displays, and ensuring accurate pricing and labeling.

Responsibilities of Dairy Stock Associate:

• Focusing primarily on offering world-class customer service.
• Practicing integrity, responsibility, and excellence while following all policies and rules.
• Establishing attractive, rich, and seamless sections for shopping.
• Collaborating with the department manager to procure items for the dairy and frozen sections and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assisting department managers with the management of margin, COGs, and department profitability, which involves minimizing shrinkage and enhancing purchasing effectiveness.
• Authentifying that the quality and status of all in-stock merchandise adhere to company guidelines.
• Processing custom orders and conducting subsequent updates.
• Merchandise racks, endcap units, and vibrant display arrangements.
• Aiding in coordinating and actively taking part in labeling, displaying, repositioning, tidying up, marking down, replenishing, stocking, and storing additional items.
• Overseeing the training and task progress of department employees through assignment and regular check-ins.
• Demonstrating products actively involves engaging with the audience, while passive demos focus on showcasing the product without interaction.
• Engaging with the department managers to tackle performance challenges in the department.
• Aid in overseeing the initiation and termination of store functions, encompassing duties such as keeping track of the Daily Sales Report (DSR) and managing cash transactions along with fulfilling cashier closeout obligations.
• Engaging in register activities involves supervising backup cashiers, processing customer refunds, resolving customer issues, and managing register shift substitutions, which may include covering scheduled breaks.
• Maintaining a secure environment for customers and employees.
• Adhering to company guidelines when responding to customer questions, which may entail incorporating health-supportive language or highlighting nutritional support.
• Continually enriching awareness of products.
• Making the most of SAP and inventory management software, while also using email and other IS applications as required.
• 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.
• The position involves limited responsibilities as a manager on duty and is not meant to be the primary manager overseeing the store.

Qualifications of Dairy Stock Associate:

• Individuals who hold a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience working in a retail or grocery store is preferred, and candidates with exposure to natural foods will be given extra consideration.
• Previous year of supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Meeting the mandatory criteria by passing food safety training courses and certifications as per regulatory obligations and staying compliant by keeping certifications current and properly registered when necessary.
• Showing competency in adapting to fluctuating demands and remaining attentive to the task at hand.
• Approach tasks with a heightened awareness of the need for swift completion.
• Show expertise in dealing with customers effectively.
• Meticulously arranged with a sharp emphasis on accuracy.
• Exhibiting proficiency in following directions and seeing tasks through to completion.
• The role necessitates cashier training and the capability to accurately count various denominations of money.
• Skilled at using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook efficiently

Benefits of Dairy Stock Associate:

• Birthday bonus pay
• Holiday pay for 5 holidays stores closed
• Paid time off (sick days and vacation) that increases with tenure
• Paid nutrition education
• Good4u crew member discount
• Npower program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, scheduled pay increases
• Advancement opportunities and career development
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee referral program
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
• Company paid short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance, term life insurance
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with discretionary company match
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA) with company match

Physical requirements of Dairy Stock Associate:

• A successful candidate must have the capability to lift or carry up to 10 lbs. on a regular basis, handle 11-20 lbs. frequently, and manage 21-50 lbs. occasionally. They should also be able to occasionally lift or carry items weighing 51-100 lbs. with the help of others. The position entails a range of lifting duties, from light to heavy loads, which may require team lifting for heavier objects.
• Should possess the capability to frequently exert force in moving items weighing up to 15 pounds and occasionally handle objects weighing between 16 and 100 pounds.
• Being able to utilize a computer for functions like inputting data and using a mouse may be necessary at times.
• The ability to maintain a constant walking pace, remain standing, and perform intricate hand tasks is required throughout the shift.
• Regularly needing to extend arms above shoulder level is a requirement.
• Need to be able to sit, squat, kneel, and climb intermittently as necessary.
• Ready to handle sharp tools, equipment, dust, smoke, and crowded work environments on a regular basis.
• Ability to function effectively in environments that may have noise, cold, heat, wetness, humidity, outdoor exposures, elevated locations, and physical demands.