Fresh Grocer - Scanning Clerk

Fresh-Grocer; Stonehurst (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fresh Grocer in Upper Darby is seeking a dedicated Associate to deliver a great customer experience while maintaining pricing integrity and store standards. You will keep equipment and systems in proper working order and communicate effectively with all departments.

Daily duties include processing weekly price changes, maintaining pricing accuracy across ads, supporting scanning operations, and upholding QA hygiene and safety standards while handling fresh, deli, and packaged goods.

Qualifications

• Must read/write/speak English proficiently.
• Basic math skills required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Able to work in varying temperatures.
• Able to operate a computer terminal keyboard and a standard calculator.
• Able to handle fresh, dried, and/or processed products without allergic issues.
• Able to tolerate dust and cleaning agents.
• Ability to interact with customers in a friendly, helpful way.
• Able to cooperate with others.
• Able to work all assigned schedules and maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly price changes transmitted to the store file and fix discrepancies.
• Maintain pricing file accuracy to match weekly circulars and ads.
• Maintain UPL program by organizing UPL tags.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations and pricing standards.
• Follow QA and sanitation standards; use gloves when handling food.
• Keep work areas clean, neat and safe.
• Sanitize surfaces and equipment per QA standards.
• Ensure items are signed, tagged and scanned correctly.
• Dress and groom according to company policy.
• Operate scanning operations per department standards.
• Lift 25–50 lbs as required during duties.
• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Physical stamina

Lift 25–50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Temperature variation

Keyboard operation

Food product handling

Dust tolerance

Customer interaction

Teamwork

Attendance & scheduling

Tools

POS System

UPC scanning

Job description

The Fresh Grocer is a supermarket chain specializing in providing high-quality perishables in urban and suburban environments with stores operating in the (PA & NJ) Tri-State area. The Fresh Grocer is committed to understanding the needs, tastes, and traditions of the communities in which their stores are located, and makes it a priority to offer an assortment of products and services to meet those various needs. The Fresh Grocer is also committed to improving food access and to promoting the health and wellness of its customers, associates, and communities.

Location:

Upper Darby, PA (FreshGrocer of Upper Darby)

Job Summary:

To deliver a great customer experience while maintaining pricing integrity storewide, ensure all equipment and systems are maintained in proper working order as assigned by Management, and maintain effective communication with all departments.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to operate the keyboard of a computer terminal and the numeric keyboard of a standard desktop calculator.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Essential Job Functions:

Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Accurately complete all weekly price changes transmitted to the store file from Wakefern, to include both checking for and correcting any discrepancies.
• Maintain the accuracy of the pricing file to match weekly circulars and newspaper ads.
• Maintain UPL program by separating, sorting, and properly placing UPL tags.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and regulations, as well as government pricing standards.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to Scanning operations.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep floor clean of debris and spills.
• Maintain pricing integrity on the sales floor by ensuring that all items are properly signed, tagged, and scanned correctly.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge, and hat or hair restraint requirements.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.
• Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights 50 lbs.
• Stand at work station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Scanning Department operations.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Perform weekly aisle Scanning audits to ensure accuracy of pricing file.
• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Ensure effective, timely communications with all departments.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Perform all duties in accordance with all Fresh Grocer Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency).
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Disclaimer Notice:

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

Fresh Grocer FreshGrocer of Upper Darby
Upper Darby , PA 19082

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