Night General Clerk

PAQ • Arroyo Grande, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Night General Clerk stocks, faces, and rotates grocery merchandise during overnight hours to maintain an attractive store image and price integrity. The role assists with receiving and organizing inventory, stocking shelves, unloading trucks as assigned, monitoring product and price accuracy, and maintaining product quality and proper rotation. The clerk also moves merchandise through storage and display areas, handles damaged or spoiled goods according to company policy, monitors expiration dates, maintains a clean and welcoming department, and reports refrigeration or equipment malfunctions to store management. Other duties may be assigned.

The position is based on-site in a grocery store and includes work in the sales floor, backrooms, and exterior areas. Hours vary; availability is required on weekends, evenings, and holidays. Full-time shifts are typically eight hours. The environment is indoor and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation, though the role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals, as well as occasional loud periods. Employees interact constantly with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail setting. Attire must be professional and presentable as determined by store management, with a name tag and specified company or personal clothing.

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Manager, Night Crew. The listed pay range is $16.90–$24.00. PAQ, Inc. is an at-will and equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete the company’s OSHA-accredited forklift training.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, typically eight-hour shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform repetitive reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and product-handling motions.
• Ability to climb ladders for warehouse tasks at elevated heights.
• Ability to perform fine-motor tasks, such as using tools or handling small objects.
• Ability to operate equipment to move or store products and displays.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of inventory systems and procedures.
• Awareness of grocery products and categories to handle and store items correctly.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and relevant health and safety regulations.
• Precision in checking and recording inventory and maintaining accurate stock levels and documentation.
• Proficiency with inventory management software, barcode scanners, and other warehouse technologies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain organized storage areas and manage inventory efficiently.
• Ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies or storage problems.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations, manage multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly, including in high-pressure environments.
• Physical stamina to move quickly and efficiently while managing workload.

Nice To Haves

• Over one year of Grocery Clerk experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, sorting, and organizing stock inventory for store shelves.
• Stock assigned shelves and products cleanly, neatly, efficiently, and according to company standards.
• Assist with unloading trucks as assigned by department management.
• Monitor shelf prices and product integrity; restock to ensure accuracy, proper rotation, and product quality.
• Follow company case-cutting procedures to reduce product damage and loss.
• Take stock to applicable storage and workload areas.
• Replenish products in various departments as directed.
• Move products into and out of storage areas for display and storage, including refrigerated storage boxes.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and help control damaged goods.
• Monitor expiration dates to ensure only fresh products are available for purchase.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and friendly department image for customers.
• Report malfunctioning refrigeration or equipment to store management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED