Bulk Foods Clerk

WinCo Foods•Tracy, CA

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 role supports product quality and selection and provides friendly, courteous service to internal and external customers. Duties also include stocking and organizing products, maintaining the coffee area and equipment, and keeping work and sales areas clean and appealing. The position generally works 6–8 hour shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; the operation runs 24/7, and varied shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays. WinCo Foods describes itself as a growing grocery retailer with more than 140 supermarkets in 10 states and over 22,000 employee owners. The company states that it is the second-largest employee-owned company in the United States and has more than 500 millionaire employee-owners through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It highlights medical plans and tuition support among its benefits. The listed pay range is $17.15–$28.15 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Obtain Food Handlers Certification as 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.
Perform 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 associated with 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; maintain a friendly, enthusiastic customer-service atmosphere.
Break down freight, move products, place products in inventory, and operate a forklift as needed.
Place products in barrels and dispensers, including retrieving, moving, opening, and stocking products in the correct locations.
Oversee the coffee area by grinding coffee, making coffee, and stocking supplies.
Maintain machines such as honey and peanut butter dispensers by loading products, cleaning machines and surrounding areas, and replenishing containers.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment.
Help customers find products and use suggestive-selling techniques.
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the work area, storage area, and sales floor.
Clean work areas by mopping, sweeping, and removing trash and garbage.
Perform duties honestly and with integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.