General Clerk Dairy

PAQ • Stockton, CA

1d • 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 includes receiving, storing, stocking, and rotating products; reviewing product code dates; organizing products in designated workspaces; maintaining clean work areas; disposing of damaged or spoiled products according to company procedures; and monitoring case and cooler temperatures. The employee reports concerns to the Lead or Store Management and performs General Clerk duties and other assigned tasks.

The position is performed in grocery store settings, including sales floors, backrooms, and refrigerated storage areas. The environment is indoor and climate-controlled, with adequate lighting and ventilation, but may include damp or humid conditions and wet or slippery floors. Employees may encounter moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals. The role involves frequent customer and team interaction and typically has low-to-moderate noise, with occasional louder periods.

Work hours vary, and availability is required on weekends, evenings, and holidays. Full-time employees typically work 8-hour shifts. The listed 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 upon 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 in using point-of-sale systems and basic computer applications.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and other stocking equipment safely.
• Attention to detail in 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.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including stocking shelves, lifting boxes, standing for extended periods, and moving quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform repetitive reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and product-handling motions, including tasks requiring fine motor skills.
• Ability to maintain physical stamina in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 and customer satisfaction.
• Review product code dates and follow company procedures for addressing out-of-code products.
• Take products to designated workspaces 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 duties and other duties as assigned.
• Provide customer service and help keep the department adequately stocked and organized.

What This Job Offers

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