Grocery Clerk Part Time

Fresh Thyme Market is hiring a Grocery Clerk responsible for keeping all store grocery shelves stocked and clean during business hours, assisting customers, and maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor while adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Grocery Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of grocery shelves, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
• Stocks grocery shelves; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Grocery Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Examines the rotation of all grocery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.
• Responds positively to customers' inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.
• Cuts and stacks cases for building grocery displays as well as price and mark merchandise.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Preferred 1–2 years grocery retail experience in Grocery department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products.

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

• Sit: Rarely, 1–2 hours
• Stand: Continuously, 1–8 hours
• Walk: Continuously, 2–8 hours
• Drive: Frequently, 2–4 hours
• Balance: Frequently, 34–66%
• Bend: Occasionally, 1–33%
• Climb (2–6 ft): Occasionally, 1–33%
• Crawl: Occasionally, 1–33%
• Crouch/Squat: Occasionally, 1–33%
• Kneel: Occasionally, 1–33%
• Reach (forward & overhead): Frequently, 34–66%
• Twist (45 degrees at waist): Occasionally, 1–33%
• Lifting/Carrying 0–10 lbs.: Occasionally, 1–33%
• Lifting/Carrying 11–25 lbs.: Occasionally, 1–33%
• Lifting/Carrying 26–50 lbs.: Occasionally, 1–33%
• Lifting/Carrying 51–100 lbs.: Never, 0%
• Repetitive Motion Right & Left Grasping: Frequently, 34–66%
• Fine Manipulation: Occasionally, 1–33%
• Pushing and Pulling: Occasionally, 1–33%
• Lower extremities: Never, 0%

Environmental Conditions: Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

Pay

This job generally starts between $15.00 - $16.50 with raises occurring in accordance with the Fresh Thyme Market plan policy. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package for full time team members including medical, dental, and life insurance
• A variety of programs designed to support part time members
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs