Night General Clerk

PAQ • Merced, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Night General Clerk stocks, faces, and rotates Grocery department merchandise during overnight hours to maintain an attractive store image and price integrity. The role assists with receiving, sorting, organizing, and storing inventory; stocking shelves; unloading trucks; replenishing products; and maintaining accurate product presentation, rotation, and quality. The clerk also handles damaged, spoiled, and expired goods according to company policy, maintains a clean and customer-friendly department, and reports malfunctioning refrigeration or equipment to store management. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires knowledge of inventory procedures, grocery products, and applicable health and safety guidelines; accuracy with inventory and documentation; communication and organizational skills; and the ability to adapt, resolve inventory or storage issues, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Physical duties include standing and walking for extended periods, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, repetitive reaching and bending, climbing ladders, and operating equipment to move or store products.

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt, on-site role at a PAQ, Inc. store. Work hours vary and are typically eight-hour shifts. Availability is required on weekends, evenings, and holidays. The work environment includes indoor, climate-controlled store areas, backrooms, and exterior areas; possible exposure to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals; and frequent interaction with customers and team members. The dress code is set by store management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete the company’s OSHA-accredited forklift training.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, typically during 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 tasks.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform 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.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Understanding of inventory systems and procedures.
• Awareness of grocery products and categories to handle and store items correctly.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and other relevant health and safety regulations.
• Precision in checking and recording inventory and maintaining accurate stock levels and documentation.
• Proficiency using 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 in high-pressure environments.

Nice To Haves

• Over one year of Grocery Clerk experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, sorting, and organizing stock inventory for placement on store shelves.
• Stock assigned shelves and products cleanly, efficiently, and according to company standards.
• Assist with unloading trucks as assigned by department management.
• Monitor shelf pricing and product integrity, and restock to ensure accuracy, proper rotation, and product quality.
• Follow company case-cutting procedures to minimize 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, including refrigerated storage boxes, for appropriate display and storage.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and help control damaged goods.
• Monitor expiration dates to ensure only fresh labeled goods are available for purchase.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and customer-friendly department.
• 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