DAIRY/LEAD CLERK

Gerbes; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerbes is seeking a Grocery Supervisor to plan, organize, train and direct Grocery Clerks while performing production and customer service functions. The role focuses on maximizing store sales and profits and upholding set values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety for others.

The position requires weekend and holiday availability, strong communication, and the ability to lead teams, multitask and make quick decisions in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage people and workloads.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task and present information professionally.
• Initiative, follow-through and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of operating power machinery and various job tools.
• Understand key components of department operations.
• Remain calm under stress and leave a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Demonstrated production, merchandising and customer service related to merchandise sales.

Responsibilities

• Organize work, train and schedule associates to provide prompt courteous service.
• Respond to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, and questions professionally.
• Use Computer Assisted Ordering to manage merchandise quantities and inventory balance.
• Price and display merchandise, maintain signage, rotation, freshness and space allocation.
• Engage associates in merchandising techniques, customer service and promotions.
• Implement company programs and adhere to policies promoting a harassment-free environment.
• Provide input on department budgets, goals and results to maximize sales and profits.
• Communicate with associates and customers to provide a positive impression.
• Maintain equipment, facilities and sanitary standards; ensure logs are updated.

Skills

People management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Planning

Customer service

Teamwork

Decision making

Stress management

Tools

Power tools

Label guns

Balers

Compartors

Job description

Plan, organize, train and direct Grocery Clerks; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Minimum

• Willing to weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
• Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, present information in a professional manner and work with all levels of the organization.
• Personal initiative and follow through to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools.
• Understanding key components of department operations.
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to sale of merchandise.

Desired

• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, and safety.
• Must be able to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and operate label guns, balers, and compactors.

• Organize work, train and schedule associates to consistently provide prompt courteous service.
• Respond appropriately to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, and questions. Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous and professional in all interactions.
• Use Computer Assisted Ordering to manage ordering appropriate quantities of merchandise and supplies, and insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand.
• Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.
• Engage yourself and counsel associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation and promotional activities.
• Implement company programs and adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Provide input on department budgets, goals and results and maximize department and store sales and profits.
• Communicate and interact with associates and customers to provide a positive impression.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain floor, shelf and display areas clean and up to sanitary standards.
• Maintain accurately updated department temperature logs on all shifts and by all clerks.
• Assist on special projects such as periodic inventories, store resets, remodels, and special merchandising promotions.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.