Night General Clerk

PAQ•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Night General Clerk stocks, faces, and rotates merchandise during overnight hours in the Grocery department, maintaining an attractive store image and price integrity. The role supports receiving and organizing inventory, stocking shelves, unloading trucks as assigned, replenishing products, and moving goods between storage and display areas, including refrigerated storage. It also involves checking product and shelf-price integrity, monitoring expiration dates, handling damaged and spoiled goods according to company policy, and maintaining a clean and customer-friendly department. The clerk must report malfunctioning refrigeration or equipment promptly and perform other duties as assigned. The position calls for knowledge of inventory procedures, grocery products, and applicable health and safety guidelines; accuracy with inventory and documentation; effective communication; and the ability to keep storage areas organized, resolve inventory issues, adapt to changing demands, and make timely decisions. Employees work in grocery store areas including the sales floor, backrooms, and exterior areas. The indoor environment is climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation, though the role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals. Noise is usually low to moderate, with occasional louder periods. Work requires frequent interaction with customers and team members. Work hours vary, with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays. Full-time employees typically work 8-hour shifts. The dress code is professional and presentable as determined by store management, including a name tag and specified company-issued or personal clothing. 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 applicants and employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete the company’s OSHA-accredited forklift training.
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, 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 effectively with diverse personalities.
Ability to make informed decisions quickly, including in high-pressure environments.
Stand and walk for extended periods, typically during 8-hour shifts.
Frequently lift and carry items up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Perform repetitive reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and product handling.
Climb ladders for warehouse tasks at elevated heights.
Perform tasks requiring fine motor skills, such as using tools or handling small objects.
Operate equipment to move or store products and displays.
Maintain clear communication with team members and move quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Over one year of Grocery Clerk experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with receiving, sorting, and organizing stock inventory for placement on store shelves.
Stock assigned shelves and products cleanly, neatly, and efficiently according to company standards.
Assist with unloading trucks as assigned by department management.
Monitor shelf prices and product integrity; restock as needed to maintain accuracy, product rotation, and quality.
Follow company case-cutting procedures to reduce product damage and company 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 proper display and storage, including refrigerated storage boxes.
Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and help control damaged goods.
Monitor expiration dates on labeled goods to ensure fresh products are available for customers.
Maintain a clean, attractive, and friendly department image.
Immediately report malfunctioning refrigeration or equipment to store management.
Perform other duties as assigned.