Dairy Buyer

Location: US-WA-Columbia City – Seattle, 3610 S Edmunds St

About the role

The Dairy Buyer manages the Dairy department, including stocking, facing, ordering, merchandising, and inventory. They maintain order and cleanliness in the department, train and supervise staff, and provide excellent, professional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Sets the standards for excellent, professional customer service
• Oversees and manages dairy department operations, including stocking, facing, ordering, merchandising, and inventory
• Orders and stocks some freezer items
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates dairy department back-up staff
• Participates in long and short-term department planning
• Maintains order and cleanliness in the dairy department
• Available to cashier when needed
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards are met

Requirements

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings and weekends
• Knowledge of perishable products, suppliers, vendor pricing, and ordering procedures
• Strong merchandising skills
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
• Excellent leadership, teambuilding, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Computer knowledge and skills, including Microsoft Office products and file management
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and lifting between 10-40 lbs regularly
• A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Parental Leave
• Vacation accrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked
• Sick accrual – 0.033 hours per hour worked (includes Union, State, and City accrual rates)
• Pension through UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA Pass
• Staff discount on in-store purchases
• Free Co-op Membership
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

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Pay

Starting wage: $31.15/hour