Grocery Associate Job Lansing area,Michigan USA,Retail

Description

Keweenaw Co-op full time and part time grocery stockers play a crucial role in keeping the store well-organized, stocked, and inviting for customers. Their primary purpose is to ensure shelves, coolers, and displays are fully stocked and rotated, maintaining a clean and orderly shopping environment. They also provide friendly service, assist guests with product questions and help them find items. Beyond stocking, they help with receiving deliveries, check inventory for accuracy, and ensure products meet quality standards.

Some positions light maintenance is also involved, such as keeping aisles tidy, and removing expired items.

Pay

Starts at $14.50/hour

Benefits for Both Part Time and Full Time Positions

Dental and Vision (after 90 days for Full Time, after 6 months for Part Time)
401K Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off Accrual
Sick Leave Accrual
20% store discount
10% above wholesale prices for bulk/special orders
Employee Assistance Program - free anonymous counseling
Holiday Pay (New Year's, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day)

Additional Full Time Benefits

Medical Insurance options
Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
Two paid holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas)

Essential Responsibilities and Functions CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provides outstanding and advanced internal and external service.

Fulfills daily cleaning tasks, cleanup/upkeep of personal areas, and periodic cleaning.

Works with special orders for the department.

Upholds and models Customer Service Pledge.

Offers samples, suggestions and product information to customers.

Maintains familiarity with all areas of the store in order to best assist customers.

Responds to requests from customers to research product availability, price and quality issues.

PURCHASING & PRICING

Works with Retail Manager and Coordinators to receive orders and alerts them in situations where a credit is needed.

Pulls product and installs signage according to departmental plans.

Ensures that unsellable items are recorded and returned or disposed of following established procedures.

Communicates needs of Owners and customers to Coordinators and Managers.

Maintains accurate pricing for profitability and price image. Communicates price discrepancies in the point of sale system.

Completes periodic inventory counts.

MERCHANDISING & PROMOTIONS

Helps stock area floor plan and strategically utilizes end-caps and display areas as directed.

Maintains attractive displays and accurate shelf/bin tags and sale signs.

Assists Coordinators and Manager to ensure accurate, up-to-date product signage.

Provides product information to customers and staff.

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

Works with all levels of Co-op staff in a manner that supports department financial performance.

Completes cleaning schedule, departmental checklists, etc..

Takes training as designed for the position.

Keeps accurate records as directed.

Ensures that department areas are in clean, orderly condition meeting Health Department and customer service standards.

Communicates equipment needs to department Coordinators and Manager.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Attends meetings as assigned.

Accountable for departmental and store-wide communication practices.

Utilizes team and departmental information on shared team drives.

Recommends changes in, or better utilization of resources.

Adheres to the Staff Code of Conduct.

Supports decisions made by the Management Team.

Strives for continuous improvement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements Working Conditions

Frequently performs work in a retail grocery store.
Works in temperature extremes (walk-in freezer, frozen or hot parking lot, hot kitchen, etc.).
Utilizes hand trucks, pallet jacks, grocery carts, box cutters, electronic ordering devices.
Utilizes office machines, cash registers, tablets, computers, fax machines, scanners, photocopiers, telephone and intercom systems.
Utilizes multiple systems of communication and data storage, including, but not limited to, G-Suite, GMail, Google Calendars, Payroll software, etc.
May come into contact with hazardous materials in relation to cleanliness of the store.
Moderate noise level.
Frequently performs work in a retail grocery store.
Works in temperature extremes (walk-in freezer, frozen or hot parking lot, hot kitchen, etc.).
Utilizes hand trucks, pallet jacks, grocery carts, box cutters, electronic ordering devices.
Utilizes office machines, cash registers, tablets, computers, fax machines, scanners, photocopiers, telephone and intercom systems.
Utilizes multiple systems of communication and data storage, including, but not limited to, G-Suite, GMail, Google Calendars, Payroll software, etc.
May come into contact with hazardous materials in relation to cleanliness of the store.
Moderate noise level.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…