Grocery Associate
About The Position
The Grocery Associate supports daily grocery department operations at Heinen’s. The role involves prioritizing work according to changing business needs, building and sharing department knowledge, writing orders using effective pars and planning, and working with the team to complete tasks such as recording shrink, ordering, stocking, rotating, and merchandising. Associates are expected to follow Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards, including maintaining a professional appearance, acknowledging and engaging customers, continuously evaluating quality, cleanliness, stock levels, signage, and serviceability, and recognizing team members’ contributions. The position also requires attendance at corporate meetings and training, compliance with personal and food safety standards, and completion of other assigned duties. The role requires standing and performing repetitive tasks, frequent lifting or moving of items up to 50 pounds, and occasional exposure to hot or cold conditions. Associates must be willing to work the hours needed to meet company objectives, including occasional additional time, and a non-traditional five-day schedule that includes Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings. Heinen’s describes opportunities for promotion and provides professional development and leadership opportunities.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Sense of urgency and ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
- Comply with all company policies and standards.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Production-driven ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks while standing.
- 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 schedule, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
- Acquire and share knowledge of the Grocery Department.
- Write orders using effective pars and planning.
- Work as a team to complete daily tasks, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
- Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
- Comply with personal and food safety company standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain professional appearance and represent the Heinen’s brand.
- Acknowledge customers with a smile and eye contact, and engage customers when appropriate.
- Continuously evaluate store conditions using the 5-Step QCSSS: Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable.
- Thank team members for a job well done to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Paid time off, including paid sick time.
- Balanced work schedules and flexible schedules.
- Retirement plan with a 5% company match for eligible full-time and part-time associates.
- Medical and pharmacy coverage for full-time associates.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options.
- Commuter benefit options.
- Company-provided dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Biweekly scheduling for better work predictability.
- Closed on seven major holidays.
- Daily professional development and growth opportunities, including leadership development for all associates.
- Associate assistance program.
- Family, parental, and personal leave options.
- 20% discount on Heinen’s products.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
