Price Rite - Perishable Clerk; Inserra NJ Range

Price Rite - Perishable Clerk (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $18.00/hr

Location: Garfield, NJ (Price Rite of Garfield)

Job Summary: To maintain a high level of customer service while pricing, stocking and rotating merchandise in the Perishable Departments; 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:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 75 lbs.
• 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.
• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from overhead racking and storage areas.
• Ability to work in varying climates from cold to hot.
• Meet all work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.
• 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, courteous service and assistance.
• Observe all safety regulations when operating equipment.
• Keep shelves and displays fully stocked and rotated at all times.
• Follow all safety procedures relating to opening cartons, rotation of product.
• Monitor storage area for cleanliness, neatness and preparing for next shift; i.e. making bale, reclamation, plastic, pallets.
• Handle damaged or return‑to‑stock products according to company policy, with priority attention given to refrigerated, perishable items, and sell‑by date.
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order; immediately advise Department Manager or Store Management of any maintenance or equipment problems.
• Maintain Department sanitation and QA standards, including sweeping, mopping, removing cardboard and refuse as needed, and being able to operate a baler or compactor.
• 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.
• Fully stock and rotate all merchandise in cases, shelves and other applicable displays according to tag allocation and department standards.
• Unload and secure received product in appropriate storage areas using power or hand jack, carts, U‑boats or bossies as needed. Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Block and face all products in accordance to company policy or as assigned.
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local regulations.
• 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.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Comply with all Price Rite Service Priorities: clean, fresh and friendly.
• May ring a register, retrieve carts from lot and/or perform cleaning functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Expectations:

• Part‑time work hours—flexible scheduling consisting of days, evenings and weekends; weekly average hours for part‑time are 15‑20 hours, fluctuating weekly in accordance with business needs.
• Part‑time training requirements—All team members are provided paid training and expected to successfully complete all components of training within the first 30 days. This includes web‑based and hands‑on training.
• All team members are expected to report to work as scheduled and record work time through the electronic time and attendance system. Excessive lateness and/or absences is not acceptable.
• Stockers are expected to meet efficiency and productivity standards.

NOTE: ASSOCIATES MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO OPERATE BALERS, HI‑LOS, POWER JACKS AND SLICING MACHINES

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