Grocery Clerk part time- Portland

Adams Hometown Markets•Portland, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Grocery Clerk, you are responsible for completing various tasks related to the stocking, organization, and maintenance of the grocery department. This role involves unloading delivery trucks, stocking shelves, rotating products using the First-In, First-Out method, monitoring inventory, and ensuring product quality. You will also assist customers in locating products, answering inquiries, and addressing concerns. Maintaining a clean and sanitized environment, ensuring accurate pricing and labeling, and performing other duties as assigned are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Physical abilities: May be required to lift up to 80-85lbs.; standing, bending, lifting and twisting for up to 90% of your shift; frequently lifting product from various heights including floor level to over your head; Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature controlled environments; the ability to operate required material handling equipment – getting on and off equipment throughout shift
Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality
Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives
Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift

Nice To Haves

Zero to One (0-1) years retail/grocery experience

Responsibilities

Unload delivery trucks and stock shelves with products based on store plan – o - grams
Rotate products to ensure that the older items are sold before the new ones (First in, First Out)
Monitor inventory levels and restock shelves to ensure products are readily available to customers
Remove any damaged or expired items to maintain highest level of quality
Maintaining quality standards of product throughout shift – working in a damage free manner
Assist customers in locating products and provide information such as prices, sales etc
Answer customer inquiries and address any concerns or issues related to department – communicating accordingly to leadership
Keep the produce department clean and sanitized which includes display bins and shelves
Remove products that do not meet store quality standards and dispose of according to store policies
Communicate effectively with management regarding inventory levels, sales and any issues within produce department
Ensure accurate pricing and labeling of all items and update/change price tags as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership