Dearborn - Maintenance Salary range $15.92 - $15.92​/hr

For a century now, Dearborn Farms has been a fixture in Holmdel, NJ. 100 years ago the farm grew fruits and vegetables. In 1950, Dearborn Farms opened a roadside stand at the corner of Highway 35 and Centerville Road. Over time that roadside stand expanded into the Dearborn Market and Garden Center of today. From fresh Produce, Bakery, Meat, Seafood, Deli and Prepared Foods as well as a full service Garden Center, Dearborn Market continues to serve the needs of Holmdel and the surrounding communities offering high quality, fresh foods to satisfy every family’s needs.

Supervised by:
Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager

To perform maintenance and janitorial duties throughout the store as directed by store management. Ensure that the store premises and fixtures are kept clean and sanitary in order to present a clean, attractive environment to our Customers and Associates.

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

• Ability to read and understand the English language.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bends, twist, reach, push, pulls and regularly lifts 25 lbs., and occasionally lifts 50 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.
• Meet all work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

The job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Observe store rules and company policies.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work/shopping environment.
• Maintain a neat and well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress code.
• Adhere to the local, state and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Maintain department sanitation and QA standards by cleaning and sanitizing all work surfaces, utensils and equipment. Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Dress according to the 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.
• Empty all trash and recycling containers as directed by store managers
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms including all plumbing fixtures in the manner directed by store management.
• Replenish paper and soap supplies in all restrooms as required.
• Clean, mop, sweep, scrub, strip, wax, buff or vacuum floor areas as designated by management or as directed in established store procedures, schedules or guidelines.
• Clean Associate break and lunch areas.
• Always operate equipment with all safeguards in place and in good operating condition; observe the safe method of performing all duties.
• Be knowledgeable of the company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacture’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in training personnel when required.
• Maintain good communications with co-workers and supervisors throughout the organization.
• Notify store manager of policy violations.
• Greet all customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed.
• Must be knowledgeable in the various types of products carried in the store.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.

NOTE: ASSOCIATES MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO OPERATE BAILERS, HI-LO’S, POWER JACKS AND SLICING MACHINES.

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

This position is eligible for vision, dental, life insurance, and legal plan benefits, which become available on a graduated basis over time according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement(“CBA”). Paid time off (sick time, personal days, vacation days, and holidays) will accrue on a graduated basis over time in accordance with the CBA. Retirement benefits (pensionor 401k) become available over time in accordance with the CBA.

Dearborn Market Dearborn Market
Holmdel , NJ 07733

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