GROCERY STOCK CLERK

Buffalo, New York

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GROCERY STOCK CLERK

POSITION OVERVIEW

An employee in this position is responsible for adequately stocking and maintaining attractive, shop-able and safe grocery store shelves. This employee may also be responsible for new product displays, pricing new items and ensuring that price changes are carried out appropriately. This employee will also assist customers in finding requested grocery items or with questions regarding products and pricing.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides friendly and prompt service to customers

Answers questions and assists with locating products by taking a customer directly to said products

Provide exemplary customer service by ensuring products are replenished on the shelves

Answer questions from customers about grocery/dairy/frozen products in a professional manner

Proper stocking and rotation of merchandise

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to: displaying, labeling, cleaning, and merchandising of products to ensure fresh, high quality offerings

Ensures cleanliness of grocery/dairy/frozen aisles, storage areas, and work areas; includes but is not limited to: cleaning/organization of shelves and products, keeping floors free of spills, removing hazardous debris from floor, sweeping/mopping

Responsible for proper inventory control to maximize product freshness and availability

Monitors product and supply inventories and notifies manager when product levels are low or empty

Stocks, fills, faces products and displays

Ensures labeling and pricing accuracy

Is aware of case/cooler temperatures and communicates any concerns regarding proper temperatures or safety

Ensures all equipment is in working order and safe; alerts management when safety or cleanliness is a concern

Assists in the unloading and proper storage of deliveries

Receives and inspects deliveries to ensure proper inventory and accuracy

Follows proper housekeeping and cleaning standards

Maintains clean, safe and sanitary grocery/dairy/frozen department area and equipment

Requires operating and using equipment such as, but not limited to: compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and carts

Collects carts from the lot and surrounding areas if needed and returns them to their proper place (maximum of six at one time)

Collects shopping hand baskets and returns them to their proper place

Ensures empty carts and hand baskets are kept clear from clutter and are clean

Keeps up to date on new products and their locations

Become familiar with products in the entire store to answer questions and make suggestions to customers

Be knowledgeable of weekly ad items

Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times

Maintains a positive work environment with fellow employees throughout the store

Maintains excellent communication with managers

Communicates customer requests to management

Expected to be familiar with the entire store and it's layout to ensure top customer service

Expected to assist other departments as needed

Expected to monitor cleanliness and safety throughout the entire store

Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requires strong attention to detail

Ability to read, write and count

Excellent communication skills in order to ensure excellent customer service

Outgoing, friendly, neat and professional

Able to provide and receive constructive feedback

Reliable and dependable; able to work flexible schedule

Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Ability to solve practical problems

Ability to perform repetitious activities

Ability to operate equipment; including, but not limited to, pallet jacks and carts

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Must be attending high school or have a high school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years experience working in a Grocery Retail setting preferred but not necessary

Qualifications:
  • TBD per position
  • Requirements:
  • Requires standing, walking, bending, and/or climbing throughout the entire workday
  • Repetitive arm and hand movements; bending, carrying, and lifting
  • Requires transferring product either horizontally or vertically of up to 50 pounds
  • Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required; flexible store assignments and hours
  • Job Overview
  • Date Posted: June 04, 2024
  • Location: West Seneca
940 Union RoadWest Seneca, NY 14224 Click here ( Union Road, West Seneca, NY, 14224&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false) to view on map.
  • Department: GROCERY
  • Hours Per Week: TBD
  • Daily Schedule Varies
  • Salary: $15.00 - 16.00 / hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Date Posted: 26 May 2025
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