Grocery Clerk

Job Title:                                Grocery Clerk I

FLSA Status:                          Hourly

Reports To:                           Grocery Department Manager

Responsible for ensuring that all company policies and procedures are being followed and that department goals are being obtained. Contributes to store sales and profitability by effectively managing all aspects of the Grocery Department such as stock levels, inventory, and customer service.

Our Grocery associates can throw sugar and flour like no tomorrow during the holidays and stock up all our guests’ BBQ needs during the summer with ease! Not sure where a special item is located? Our grocery associates are the experts on where that perfect ingredient is on the shelf and enjoy showcasing all the different selections Festival has to offer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures all department standards are being met in the Grocery department.
• Observes sales floor conditions; takes action to correct areas of opportunity
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and ensures accurate pricing on products received and sold
• Communicates and works cooperatively with Store Director, Grocery Department Manager and Grocery associates to maintain standards and exceed guest expectations
• Oversees all sanitation within Grocery departmen
• Provides customer service to guests.
• Assists guests with finding items they are looking for throughout the store
• Addresses guest concerns and resolves issues when a guest is not satisfied with the service or product received
• Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department by picking up, organizing, and cleaning work areas, shelving, and sales floor as needed
• Ensure all quality standards are being met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 am and 5 pm.
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and associates.
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle a diverse crew in a stressful environment.
• Thorough understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies, including proper lifting techniques and box cutter safety.
• Ability to use the following equipment:  power jack, walk behind lift, WAV, baler, compactor. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• The associate must possess the ability to stand in place for long periods of time; work in a cooler, walk in the store; bend, stoop and kneel regularly. 
• The associate must have full range of upper body motion in order to lift product.  Requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Must possess functional sensory abilities in order to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and to operate equipment.
• The position requires the associate to lift up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.

WORK SCHEDULE

The Grocery Clerk I is an hourly position. The work schedule may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays within the individual’s availability.

Festival Foods serves guests in over 30 full-service, state-of-the-art supermarkets throughout Wisconsin. At Festival Foods, we're not simply selling groceries, we're on a mission!  Every business decision we make is based on our "Boomerang Principle"--empowering our associates to make decisions and take actions that will "Bring the Customer Back". We are proud to be a family and employee-owned company.

At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all.  We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents.  Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

Keywords: Stocker, Grocery