Fresh Grocer - Liquor Clerk; Nicholas NJ Range

The Fresh Grocer is a supermarket chain specializing in providing high-quality perishables in urban and suburban environments with stores operating in the (PA & NJ) Tri-State area. The Fresh Grocer is committed to understanding the needs, tastes, and traditions of the communities in which their stores are located, and makes it a priority to offer an assortment of products and services to meet those various needs.

The Fresh Grocer is also committed to improving food access and to promoting the health and wellness of its customers, associates, and communities.

Job Summary:
To deliver a great customer experience while safely and efficiently stocking and handling and rotating product in the Liquor Department; to perform other tasks as required in a timely and safe manner according to Company policy and State regulations as it pertains to the sale of liquor.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
The minimum required qualifications for 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 basic math.
• 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 80 lbs.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Essential Job Functions:
Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Liquor Department operation.
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local regulations as they pertain to the Liquor Department operation.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy, including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements.
• Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling unpackaged foods.
• Transport product to aisle and stock shelves according to tag allocation and department standards.
• Open boxes of product using case cutter as appropriate.
• Remove cardboard to baler area and operate baler.
• Handle damaged or return-to-stock products according to Company policy, with priority attention given to refrigerated, perishable items, and sell by date.
• Ensure proper price tags and signs are displayed with applicable items.
• Keep shelves and displays fully stocked and faced at all times.
• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Understand operation of cash register and follow all cash handling procedures.
• Process all forms of payments (i.e. cash, credit, checks, EBT, WIC, rain checks, coupons, vouchers, gift cards, etc.) in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Properly bag Customer’s orders safely and efficiently.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 80 lbs.
• Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Liquor Department that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights 80 lbs.
• Check prices, and be knowledgeable about location of items in store.
• Accurately and quickly collect proper payment and provide proper change.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.
• Recognize and be knowledgeable about various types of products carried in the store.
• Stand in designated work station for duration of scheduled shift,…