Multi-Purpose Clerk - Grocery - FoodMaxx - 1870 North Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454

We are California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California. Our headquarters are still located there today. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx—are cherished regional brands, serving the unique needs of their communities. It’s our 12,000 passionate associates who make our company a great place to work and shop. We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, and work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to our customers.

About the role

The Multi-Purpose Clerk may be assigned to one of several departments within the store – to include Center Store, Produce, Meat/Seafood, Bakery/Deli, or Janitorial. The Multi-Purpose Clerk is responsible for promoting sales within assigned department, answering our customers’ questions, responding to customer requests for products, and accurately placing special orders. The Multi-Purpose Clerk practices safe food handling procedures, maintains clean work area, orderly and free from safety hazards. The Clerk receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment and quality as well as stocks, rotates, and merchandises product to maintain freshness and department appeal.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• May be assigned to any of the following assignments/departments: Center Store/Front End, Produce, Meat/Seafood, Bakery/Deli, or Janitorial.
• Operate the check-stand according to company policy and procedures, memorize PLU codes and keep up to date with new products;
• Order, receive, unload, stock and rotate product onto shelves and cases in all areas of center store operations;
• Mercandise product and perform Point-Of-Sale (POS) and inventory activities;
• Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality as well as stocks, rotates, and merchandises product to maintain freshness and department appeal;
• Prepare, weigh, package, and label products for display; stock, rotate, and merchandise baked goods and deli products to maintain freshness and department appeal;
• Take special orders for items such as cakes and party trays; may operate equipment such as ovens, proofers, slicers, and mixers;
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the store; sweep and mop sales floor, front end, back rooms, and refrigerated areas;
• Clean restrooms, break room, office areas, shelving and cases, front end equipment, shopping carts, and vending machines;
• Clean front of store and parking lot, and empty trash;
• May operate janitorial equipment such as scrubbers and buffers.

Duties Included In All Departments

• Sweep and mop sales floor, front end, back rooms, and refrigerated areas.
• May operate forklift if authorized and certified.
• May operate baler if authorized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hiring pay range

$16.90 - 25.55

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Excellent customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Capability to be proactive, initiative, enthusiastic, and flexible on the job

Education

High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) or additional job experience

Experience

Six months of related experience

Other

• Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours;
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical

Requires standing and other physical movements on a frequent basis; requires lifting up to 40 lbs. without assistance

Competencies

Customer Connection
Quality/Quantity of Work
Personal/Interpersonal Skills

Reference

The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.