Grocery Sales Associate

Weis Markets•State College, PA

About The Position

The Grocery Sales Associate keeps the Grocery department stocked, organized, clean, and appealing to customers while supporting sales and smooth store operations. The associate stocks and rotates merchandise, builds displays, maintains product presentation and pricing, and stores excess merchandise according to backroom guidelines. The role also includes customer service, sanitation, shrink control, and compliance with company, security, health, and OSHA requirements. The associate may help receive and store deliveries using a power jack or hand jack, and may assist with baling cardboard or work in other departments. Training is provided for tasks requiring it. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Candidates must have completed or be working toward a high school diploma or GED; no prior experience is required.

Requirements

Completed or working toward a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

Keep the Grocery department well stocked, organized, and appealing to meet customer demands and maximize sales.
Build displays to drive incremental sales.
Stock and rotate merchandise to ensure freshness, keep products within easy customer reach, and store excess merchandise according to backroom organization guidelines.
Greet customers, answer questions, and promptly and professionally help resolve customer concerns.
Use proper stocking techniques and ensure merchandise is correctly located, saleable, and displayed with correct prices and signs.
May assist with receiving, unloading, checking in, breaking down, and storing deliveries using a power jack or hand jack after appropriate training.
Handle damaged or discontinued items according to company policy and remove products that cannot be sold.
Maintain general sanitation, follow cleaning schedules and department guidelines, keep work areas and equipment clean and maintained, meet health and OSHA requirements, and dispose of trash properly.
Maintain productivity standards, work methods, shrink control, and security compliance; stock merchandise at an acceptable rate according to company standards.
May assist with baling cardboard or related duties after appropriate training.
Cooperate with co-workers and supervisors to ensure smooth department and store operations, and continuously improve job performance.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
May assist in other departments.