Grocery Department Manager - 12th Kiwanis

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet all customers with a smile and friendly attitude
• Show ownership of assigned department(s) by managing all aspects including, but not limited to: customer service, ordering, receiving, merchandising, executing displays and corporate guided sets
• Able to anticipate product needs due to upcoming ads and/or promotions
• Communicate any challenges to the appropriate corporate category manager
• Able to coordinate ordering from multiple avenues: auto orders, Lewis Distribution Center, direct from vendor, etc.
• Constantly check and rotate dated items and remove out dates (if applicable)
• Able to learn the receiving process using invoices and verifying information
• Mercandise and stock product daily including any necessary cleaning and front facing
• Maintain a neat and clean work space
• Promote Lewis initiatives and represent Lewis in a positive manner to our customers and communities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Employee Role Expectations

• Must be neat and clean in appearance
• Eagerness to help customers with a positive and friendly attitude
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Must be a self-starter
• Willingness to take direction when needed
• Ability to maintain composure when dealing with challenging situations
• Ability and desire to learn new skills
• Ability to complete any necessary paperwork accurately and timely
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees across the company such as part time employees up to corporate team members
• Dependable in attendance and job performance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (or in progress)
• Able to handle transactions accurately and responsibly
• Excellent communication skills and problem solving skills
• Basic math and computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and remain stationary for long periods of time in addition to moving about the sales floor to access product from varying height levels
• Must be able to constantly operate a cash register
• Able to lift/move items up to 10 lbs constantly, up to 20 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally with or without accommodation

Benefits (Full-time employees)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, LPFSA options
• Voluntary options: life, long-term disability, life/long-term care hybrid, cancer, critical illness, accident, identity theft protection
• Employee discount
• Retail savings (401k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid volunteer time
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Discounted logowear
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefits (Part-time employees)

• Employee discount
• Retail savings (401k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounted logowear
• Employee Assistance Program