Store Clerk

Job Summary of Store Clerk:

The primary role of a Store Clerk is to provide exceptional customer service while contributing to the pricing, stocking, facing, and rotation of goods in the Grocery Department. Your duties will involve maintaining a clean, safe, and organized atmosphere, ensuring appropriate inventory levels, and adhering to company policies and safety standards to facilitate the efficient functioning of the department.

Responsibilities of Store Clerk:

• 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 Store Clerk:

• The minimum age to operate equipment like balers, hi-lo's, power jacks, and slicing machines is 18 years.
• The ability to read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and comprehend English effectively are all indicators of proficient language skills.
• Competence in performing basic mathematical equations.
• Need to be able to stay upright and mobile throughout the entire duration of the work shift.
• Capability to curve, revolve, stretch, apply pressure, tug, and repeatedly raise 25 pounds, and intermittently lift as much as 60 pounds.
• Proficiency in working with a variety of food items, including fresh, dried, or processed products, and spices, without experiencing allergies.
• Capacity to bear the exposure to cleaning solutions and dust as a routine aspect of the job.
• Capability to climb ladders for reaching overhead storage or racking places.
• Competence in dealing with customers in a friendly and supportive 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.