Bulk Foods Clerk

WinCo Foods•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The Bulk Foods Clerk sets up and maintains the department according to company standards, including bulk food bins and machines such as honey and peanut butter dispensers. The clerk helps ensure product quality and selection and consistently provides friendly, courteous service to internal and external customers. The role also includes other related duties as assigned. The position generally involves 6–8-hour shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. WinCo Foods describes itself as an employee-owned grocery retailer with more than 140 supermarkets in 10 states and over 22,000 employee owners.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.
Hold a Food Handlers Certification where required by state law.
Be able to work varied shifts in a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Communicate with customers to receive orders, upsell, and provide customer service.
Conduct visual inspections and read and follow guides, recipes, and product labels.
Frequently lift, reach, stack, and maneuver objects weighing approximately 20–30 pounds, and occasionally 30–50 pounds, from floor level to overhead.
Push and pull hand trucks, carts, and pallet jacks containing substantial product weight.
Stand, walk, and move rapidly for long periods; bend, stoop, twist, climb ladders, and turn frequently.
Make safe, quick movements and operate related equipment with manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills through oral and written communication.
Work around potential hazards involving equipment, tools, and work aids.
Use cleaning chemicals and handle related food products.
Wear hats, hairnets, gloves, and other required personal protective equipment.
Perform primary duties efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities

Welcome, engage, serve, and thank customers, maintaining a friendly and enthusiastic customer-service atmosphere.
Break down freight, move products, place products in inventory, and operate a forklift as needed.
Stock bulk food barrels and dispensers by locating products, moving them by cart, opening packaging, and placing products in the correct locations.
Oversee the coffee area, including grinding coffee, making coffee, and stocking supplies.
Maintain machines such as honey and peanut butter dispensers by loading products, cleaning the machines and surrounding areas, and keeping containers supplied.
Help customers find products and use suggestive-selling techniques.
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the work area, storage area, and selling floor.
Clean by mopping, sweeping, and removing trash and garbage.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment and perform duties honestly and with integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.