Center Store Lead, Grocery Operations

Food Lion; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Salem, VA is seeking a Center Store (Grocery) Associate to assist the Center Store Manager in delivering fast, friendly service and maintaining shelves to company standards.

You will train and schedule the stock crew, ensure product is stocked correctly, follow safety policies, and uphold food safety guidelines while providing excellent customer service to shoppers. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and using store tools for inventory and ordering under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to use technical information to solve problems.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain enthusiastic customer awareness with fast, friendly, and accurate service.
• Train, schedule, and maintain a qualified stock crew.
• Stock product in accordance with policies and guidelines.
• Place only saleable merchandise on the shelves.
• Maintain shelf allocations as indicated by the item tags.
• Understand and follow company guidelines, policies and standard practice.
• Observe and correct unsafe conditions and report accidents.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Age requirements

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion in Salem, VA is seeking a Center Store (Grocery) Associate to assist the Center Store Manager in delivering fast, friendly service and maintaining shelves to company standards.

You will train and schedule the stock crew, ensure product is stocked correctly, follow safety policies, and uphold food safety guidelines while providing excellent customer service to shoppers. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and using store tools for inventory and ordering under supervision.