Grocery Stocking Associate

Job Summary of Grocery Stocking Associate:

The Grocery Stocking Associate is instrumental in aiding the Grocery/Bulk and Dairy/Frozen Managers in ensuring the smooth operation and profitability of the Grocery/Bulk and Dairy/Frozen departments. The primary responsibility of the Grocery Stocking Associate pertains to managing the organization, upkeep, and replenishment of the bulk foods segment, aiming to provide customers with an attractive, well-maintained, and fully stocked shopping area.

Responsibilities of Grocery Stocking Associate:

• 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 Grocery Stocking Associate:

• Candidates who possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent are preferred.
• Applicants who have worked in a grocery or retail environment for at least one year are favored, and experience in natural foods is seen as a positive attribute.
• One year of prior experience in a supervisory capacity is recommended.
• 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.
• Ability to juggle shifting priorities and adhere to the immediate objective.
• Cultivate a mindset that prioritizes swift and diligent task completion.
• Display high levels of customer service expertise.
• Thoroughly organized with a meticulous approach to specifics.
• Competence in heeding guidance and seeing through tasks.
• The candidate should have experience in handling cash transactions and the ability to accurately count money.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits of Grocery Stocking Associate:

• Birthday bonus pay
• Utilize the Vitamin bucks scheme to receive store credit up to $2,080 every year
• Payment for employees on five holidays with store shutdowns
• The accrual of paid leave, which comprises sick leave and vacation days, intensifies with the employee's longevity at the organization
• Paid nutrition education
• The crew member discount at Good4u provides employees with savings on various purchases
• The Npower program serves as a customer gratitude and rewards initiative, giving special benefits and acknowledgments to its users
• Regular, planned pay hikes
• Paths for career growth and advancement
• Strategy for health and wellness
• The purpose of an EAP is to help employees overcome personal problems that could affect their work performance
• Employee referral program
• Insurance options to cover healthcare, dental, and vision costs
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave, facilitated by company-sponsored short-term disability insurance, offers employees financial relief during medical absences
• The company facilitated short-term disability insurance payments for its staff
• Life insurance plan sponsored and covered by a business entity
• Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance, term life insurance
• An individual retirement fund (401k) with a flexible company contribution feature
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) offer individuals a way to allocate pre-tax income toward medical and childcare expenses, providing potential savings on these essential services
• This financial arrangement involving a health savings account (HSA) with a matching contribution from the employer serves as a valuable benefit that can assist individuals in preparing for medical costs

Physical requirements of Grocery Stocking Associate:

• The role necessitates individuals to have the physical capability to consistently lift or carry objects weighing up to 10 lbs., regularly handle items ranging from 11-20 lbs., and occasionally transport loads of 21-50 lbs. There might be instances where lifting or carrying items weighing 51-100 lbs. as part of a team is required.
• 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.
• The requirement involves sporadically utilizing the computer for entering data and using the mouse.
• The role mandates consistent walking, standing, and the use of fine motor skills without pause.
• Should be able to frequently elevate arms above the chest.
• The role may entail occasional sitting, squatting, kneeling, and climbing as needed.
• Regular engagement with sharp tools, equipment, airborne particles, and crowded work settings is expected.
• The role mandates the ability to handle environments with noise, cold, heat, moisture, outdoor surroundings, heights, and physical strain on occasion.