Grocery Associate (Part Time, Flexible Schedule)

Adams Fairacre Farms•Newburgh, NY

About The Position

The Grocery Associate provides friendly, knowledgeable customer service and helps maintain an organized, well-stocked grocery department. The role supports customers and coworkers, keeps products properly stocked and rotated, checks freshness and pricing, and contributes to a smooth shopping experience. Duties may also include answering customer phone calls and assisting with training new employees when assigned. The position reports to the Grocery Manager. The job involves physical and environmental demands, including moving and positioning items weighing up to 50 pounds, working in cold temperatures for most of a shift if assigned to the dairy department, using specified store equipment, and communicating with coworkers via walkie-talkie. The stated pay range is $16.00–$23.00 per hour.

Requirements

Have knowledge of grocery products and their location on the sales floor, or willingness to learn.
Be helpful and friendly to customers.
Demonstrate and set an example for Adams’ culture and values.
Work collaboratively and communicate with coworkers and managers.
Exhibit enthusiasm, positivity, and/or knowledge about Adams’ products and quality.
Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work in cold temperatures for the majority of the shift if assigned to the dairy department.
Safely operate U-boats, pallet jacks, and hand carts.
Use the garbage compactor and cardboard crusher when needed.
Occasionally ascend and descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder.
Perform repeated motions that may involve the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for the duration of the shift.
Communicate with others to exchange information, using a walkie-talkie most of the time.
Move into different positions and work in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and prioritize assisting customers.
Stock, rotate, and organize shelves and coolers, ensuring accurate pricing and signage.
Inspect products for freshness, proper packaging, and correct sell-by dates.
Maintain a clean, organized department, including the sales floor, aisles, and back-stock areas.
Use walkie-talkies to assist with questions and communicate with team members.
Assist with deliveries, check dates, and report inventory or temperature issues to supervisors.
Answer customer phone calls if assigned.
Assist with training new employees if assigned.