Grocery Clerk 2

Meijer•Mayfield Heights, OH

12d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Grocery Clerk keeps store grocery shelves stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers as needed, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor. The position follows procedural guidelines established by the Grocery Department. The role includes cleaning and organizing shelves, storage areas, and work areas; stocking, presenting, and pricing products; checking product rotation and removing outdated or spoiled items; receiving and inspecting shipments; and helping customers with purchases and product selection. The clerk also maintains promotional materials, prepares displays, weighs and labels products, and participates in inventory preparation. Regular department walks help ensure an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires varied hours and days as business needs dictate. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking; frequent driving, balancing, and reaching; occasional bending, climbing, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and twisting; and occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. Some exposure to extreme temperatures is possible, and the work area may have ventilation and exhaust fans.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to high-volume retail and changing conditions while working in a cross-functional team environment.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to a variety of situations.
Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Have verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Be able to multitask and maintain strong organizational skills.
Support and contribute to team goals.
Work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to grocery retail.
Have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Understand proper product handling and preparation, seasonality, and shelf life.
Meet the physical demands described in the posting, including prolonged standing and walking and occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1–2 years of grocery retail experience involving Grocery department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Keep grocery shelves, storage areas, and work areas clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, clearing spills and hazards, and sweeping.
Stock and organize grocery shelves according to department schematics; present and face products, fill shelves, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Check product rotation and remove expired or spoiled products.
Assist customers with inquiries, purchases, information, and product selection, including selling and cross-selling products.
Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Monitor point-of-purchase signs and maintain recipe cards, product coupons, promotional materials, and information on complementary foods.
Operate equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Use scales and weight measures to weigh and label products accurately.
Cut and stack cases to build displays; price and mark merchandise.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and confirming tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and product preparation knowledge.
Walk the department regularly to maintain an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.