Non-Foods Clerk

Shoprite - Albany, NY

Job Summary:
To maintain a high level of customer service while pricing, stocking, and rotating of merchandise in the Non-Foods Department, to communicate with and courteously assist customers with the selection and purchase of Non-Foods items; to maintain a neat, clean, and visually appealing department and to perform other tasks as required in an efficient and safe manner, within company policy.

Essential Job Functions:
The essential job functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
  • Ability to perform mathematical functions.
  • Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
  • Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull, climb and regularly lift 25 lbs and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures.
  • Must be knowledgeable in the various types of products carried in the store.
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of fresh, dried, and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
  • Ability to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
  • Meet and work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Job Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and safe environment.
  • Maintain department sanitation and QA standards, including sweeping, mopping, removing cardboard as needed and being able to operate baler and compactor.
  • Maintain Department sanitation and QA standards by cleaning and sanitizing all work surfaces, utensils, and equipment.  Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
  • Greet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service or assistance.
  • Follow approved procedures for receiving product, price marking, storing and restocking, to ensure quality accuracy, and product rotation and protection.
  • Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory levels and keep manager informed of low inventory conditions.
  • Handle damaged products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
  • Adhere to all Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to the Non Foods operation.
  • Dress according to company policy to include uniform, name badge, and hat or hair restraint.  Comply with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
  • Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
  • Be knowledgeable in the company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
  • Assist customers in retrieving items from inaccessible areas or in obtaining products that are either located in warehouses or that they may have difficulty in handling.
  • Be knowledgeable in and able to differentiate between all of the various types of merchandise.
  • Be familiar with the functions of the digital processing equipment and be able to differentiate between various types of images and related merchandise (if applicable).
  • Keep store shelves and other displays fully stocked, signed, and faced at all times according to tag allocation and department standards.
  • Complete all applicable department training programs.
  • Comply with all ShopRite Service Priorities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Posted: 30+ days ago

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