Checker

Job Description

Job Title: Checker
Department: Grocery
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Core Competencies

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

Reporting Relations

• Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of GM, Perishables, and Store Operations; Service Managers
• Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service
• Escorts customers to products, secures items, loads/unloads heavy items, and passes along customer suggestions or requests
• Answers the telephone and provides friendly, helpful service
• Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment
• Operates cash register accurately, scans product, and handles various transactions
• Plants merchandise in bags or boxes, assists with packaging, and answers customer questions
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines regarding WIC and food stamps
• Stocks, faces, rotates merchandise, cleans shelves, and maintains cleanliness of the work area
• Reports improper cash levels in cash drawer and maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to store management as required (e.g., store displays, decorations for special promotions/events)
• Knows code dates on perishable items and can explain to customers
• Changes register tape and ribbons as necessary
• Affords assistance in other areas of store as needed

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Frequently exposed to temperature extremes and possible dampness.
• Possesses the ability to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Work environment is fast-paced.
• Equipment used to perform job includes: Pallet jack, box cutter, cash registers, trash compactor, fork lift, calculator, telephone, intercom, cardboard compactor, copier, fax (within wage and hour guidelines).

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes and possible dampness.
• Possesses possible equipment movement hazards from a pallet jack, electrical shock, and exposure to chemicals and solvents.
• This is a fast-paced work environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Worker Characteristics

• Must be able to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions; deal with a few concrete variables.
• Must have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Have the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing.

Education And Experience

No education or experience requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes and possible dampness.
• Possesses possible equipment movement hazards from a pallet jack, electrical shock, and exposure to chemicals and solvents.
• This is a fast-paced work environment.

Equipment Used To Perform Job

• Pallet jack
• Box cutter
• Cash registers
• Trash compactor
• Fork lift
• Calculator
• Telephone
• Intercom
• Cardboard compactor
• Copier
• Fax (within wage and hour guidelines)

Additional Considerations

Must be 18+