Dairy Associate
About The Position
Heinen’s is a family-owned grocery retailer established in 1929, operating 23 stores across the Cleveland, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois markets, along with distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office. The company describes its culture as associate-first and emphasizes team-member well-being, development, and quality of life. The Dairy Associate supports the Dairy/Frozen Department by prioritizing daily work, maintaining food-handling and temperature standards, and working with the team on ordering, stocking, rotation, shrink recording, and merchandising. Associates are expected to follow Heinen’s Diamond Difference standards, including professional appearance, acknowledging and engaging customers, evaluating store conditions, and recognizing teammates. This position is listed at 15–20 hours per week, with availability required within the range of 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The schedule may include Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings, and occasional additional time may be required to meet business needs. The role can involve exposure to hot or cold conditions and frequent lifting or moving of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comply with all company policies and standards.
- A sense of urgency and ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to work the hours required to meet company objectives, including occasional additional time.
- Willingness to work a non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
- Acquire and share knowledge of the Dairy/Frozen Department.
- Write orders using effective pars and planning.
- Work as part of a team to complete daily tasks, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
- Monitor and maintain food-handling and temperature standards.
- Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
- Comply with personal and food safety company standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow Heinen’s Diamond Difference standards, including professional appearance, acknowledging and engaging customers, evaluating store conditions, and thanking teammates.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored 401(k) plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates, with a 5% company match.
- Medical and pharmacy coverage for full-time associates.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
- Commuter benefit options.
- Company-provided dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
- Paid time off, including paid sick time.
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible schedules and biweekly scheduling.
- Professional development, growth opportunities, and leadership development.
- Company-provided associate assistance program.
- Family, parental, and personal leave options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
