Careers at Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter; Elm (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Teeter in Elm, NJ is seeking a dedicated team member to take excellent care of customers by satisfying their needs and exceeding expectations. The role involves strict adherence to grocery standards, stocking, packaging, cleaning, and assisting customers with a positive shopping experience.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and basic English language proficiency. Team collaboration, willingness to train, and physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds are essential for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Take care of customers by satisfying needs and exceeding expectations.
• Process, package, stock products according to grocery standards.
• Clean work areas, unload stock, and reload salvage as needed.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer’s needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food preparation skills, sales ability, customer relations skills, and cooperation with fellow associates to create An Incredible Place To Work and Shop. Responsible for processing/packaging/stocking products according to Grocery Standards, cleaning work areas, providing customer service unloading stock, and reloading salvage.

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 disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associates must be at least 18 years of age.

PERSONAL SKILLS.

Exceptional interpersonal skills. Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos [in English]. Ability to write simple correspondence [in English]. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other associates of the organization who only speak English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement.

REASONING ABILITY.

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

Complete Company's training including but not limited to: new hire orientation, customer service network, safety, and product knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. Specific vision abilities required by this job

include close vision, color, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to wet, hot, or cold conditions and moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Oct 13, 2026

Compensation