General Clerk Dairy

PAQ • Rancho Cordova, CA

8d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dairy Clerk supports the Dairy Lead in meeting department sales and profit goals by providing exceptional customer service and keeping the department stocked and organized to maintain product quality and a positive shopping experience. The role involves handling dairy products in accordance with company protocols, monitoring storage conditions, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. The clerk also performs General Clerk and other duties as assigned.

The position works in grocery store areas including the sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage. The environment is indoor and climate-controlled, but may involve damp or humid conditions and wet or slippery floors. Employees may encounter moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals. The role requires frequent interaction with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail environment. Work hours vary, and availability is required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; full-time shifts are typically eight hours.

The stated pay range is $16.90–$21.50. PAQ, Inc. is an at-will and equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants throughout the hiring process. Employment offers are contingent on verification of authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Understanding of dairy products and their storage requirements.
• Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
• Knowledge of food-handling health and safety regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
• Competence using point-of-sale systems and basic computer applications.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and other stocking equipment safely.
• Attention to detail for accurate stocking and labeling.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly, including in high-pressure situations.
• Desire to meet and exceed customer expectations and create a positive shopping experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including stocking shelves, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, typically in eight-hour shifts.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry items up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and product-handling motions, including tasks requiring fine motor skills.
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload, and maintain stamina in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Over one year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain proper receiving, storing, and stocking of products according to company protocols.
• Follow product rotation practices to maintain product quality standards and customer satisfaction.
• Review product code dates and follow company procedures for out-of-code products.
• Take products to the applicable designated workspace and organize them appropriately.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Dispose of damaged and spoiled products in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Help monitor temperatures in cases and coolers, and promptly report concerns or issues to the Lead and/or Store Management.
• Perform General Clerk and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED