Bulk Foods Clerk

About the role

Generally works 6-8 hour shifts between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Seeks opportunities to welcome, engage, serve and thank customers.
• Maintains an atmosphere of friendly, enthusiastic customer service with an emphasis of taking care of the customer.
• Breaks down freight by moving product, placing it in inventory, operating fork lift, etc.
• Places product in barrels and dispensers by getting the product, moving it by cart, opening the box with a cutter, putting product in the correct location, etc.
• Oversees the coffee area by grinding, making coffee, stocking, etc.
• Maintains various machines (e.g., honey, peanut butter) by loading related machine with product, cleaning machine and area, maintaining supply of containers, etc.
• Ensures safe/secure work environment.
• Performs customer service duties (e.g., helping customers find product, etc.) and engages in suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintains cleanliness and eye-appeal of work area, storage area, and selling floor.
• Cleans work area by mopping, sweeping, taking out trash and garbage, etc.
• Performs duties with honesty and integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• Ability to: Work varied shifts in a 24/7 operation; including night, weekends and holidays.
• Communicate (hearing & speech) with customers to receive orders, up sell and perform customer relation skills.
• Conduct visual inspections and read / follow guides, recipes and product labels.
• Reach, lift, stack and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 20-30 lbs. frequently, and 30-50 lbs. occasionally within the range of floor level to overhead.
• Push and pull handtrucks, carts and pallet jacks containing product of substantial weight.
• Stand, walk and move rapidly for long periods of time.
• Bend, stoop, twist, climb ladders, turn frequently.
• Perform safe/quick movements and operate related equipment listed below with manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Exhibit manual dexterity and good hand /eye coordination.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills through oral and written communication.
• Work with potential hazards with respect to equipment, tools and work aides.
• Use cleaning chemicals and handle related food products.
• Wear hats, hairnets, gloves, and other personal protective equipment as required.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Perform primary duties efficiently and accurately.

Machines and Equipment Operated

• Knives
• Wrappers
• Scales
• Traffic compactors
• Hand trucks
• Pallet jacks
• Fork lift
• Card board bailer
• Ladder

Additional Requirements

• Food Handlers Certification (Per State Laws).

Pay

Starting from USD $15.90/Hr.