Stocker, Grocery

DEPARTMENTGroceryJOB TITLEStocker, GroceryREPORTS TOGrocery Manager (or Manager on Duty)FLSA STATUSNon-ExemptSUMMARYTo provide quality customer service by keeping grocery items stocked throughout the grocery department. Proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position contributes to and ensures achievement of suitable shopping conditions.COMPETENCIESFriendly Good customer service skills  Mathematical skills  Good communication/listening skills  Ability to follow directions  Attention to detail  Ability to lift (up to 50 lbs)  Ability to bend, stoop and reach  Ability to stand for extended periods of timeESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms duties in a safe and efficient manner, consistent with store safety policies and procedures.  Stocks grocery store items on shelf or storage areas following proper procedures.  Opens cartons and price items accurately and legibly; keep store management informed of pricing problems or discrepancies.  Keeps perishable merchandise rotated in accordance with store policy and product code dates and pulls out of code merchandise.  Presents (face) all products in assigned sections.  Assists in receiving and unloading of merchandise; checks and verifies grocery receiving, count, quality, and conditions.  Assists in building store displays for maximum sales and turnover.  Performs price checks as requested.  Retrieves items that customers are unable to reach, lift or find.  Assists the Front End, performing as a checker, as needed.  Assists with clean up of spills, breakages and other maintenance duties as assigned.  Participates in training activities to increase personal skill level, to improve overall department processes and customer service.  Maintains an organized and clean work area.  Performs other duties as assigned by the department head or other management personnel.  Meets the physical requirements to perform the job functions listed above.  Provides light supervision and training of other associates when assigned.