Full Time Scan Coordinator

Harris Teeter; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris Teeter in Herndon, VA seeks a customer service associate to help customers on the sales floor, maintain price and shelf-tag accuracy, and support store operations. You will engage with customers, answer questions, and ensure a positive shopping experience.

Responsibilities include assisting with transitions, maintaining store signage, and following safety policies while upholding Harris Teeter standards and courtesy toward all customers and fellow associates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 English-speaking customers and associates.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers on the sales floor.
• Ask customers questions to determine shopping needs and provide information to meet requirements.
• Maintain price file, shelf-tag accuracy, and signs for the store.
• Be courteous, friendly, helpful, and prompt in customer interactions.
• Report safety hazards and follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY. Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer’s needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires maintaining: price file, shelf tag accuracy, and the signs for the entire store.

Customers are among Harris Teeter’s most valuable assets. Every associate represents Harris Teeter to our customers and the public. The way associates perform their jobs presents an image of the entire Company. Customers judge Harris Teeter by how they are treated each time they have contact with an associate. Therefore, one of the top business priorities is to assist any customer or potential customer. Nothing is more important than being courteous, friendly, helpful, and prompt in the attention given to customers.

Harris Teeter will provide training to all associates who have extensive customer contact. If a customer wishes to make a specific comment or complaint that you cannot resolve, you are required to direct that person to department management or manager‑on‑duty for appropriate action. Remember that all contacts with the public in person, over the telephone, and through any communication reflect not only on an individual associate but on Harris Teeter as a whole. Positive customer relations will not only enhance the public's image of Harris Teeter, but also pay off in greater customer loyalty and increased sales and profit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Initiate interaction with customers on the sales floor. Ask the customers questions regarding their shopping needs. Provide customers information needed to meet their taste and meal requirements. Follow through on customer requests.

Your job performance are required to demonstrate the highest level of customer service. Never be rude to a customer under any circumstance.

Follow through on customer requests. If you cannot say “yes” to a customer’s request, bring in department

management or the manager‑on‑duty. Never turn down business.

Make eye contact with and smile at every customer. Speak to customers in a genuine, clear, and enthusiastic manner

and ask if they found everything they were looking for.

Reflect an appropriate business image to customers and visitors. How you dress, your grooming and personal cleanliness standards all contribute to that image and also to the morale of your fellow associates. During business hours or whenever representing Harris Teeter, you are expected to present a clean, neat, and tasteful appearance. You are required to always dress and groom yourself according to our Company policy that reflects accepted conservative norms.

Be reliable and punctual by reporting for work on time and as scheduled. When you are absent or late, it places a burden on other associates and can impact productivity and service. In the rare instances when you cannot avoid being late or are unable to work as scheduled, notify your supervisor or Manager‑on‑duty two (2) hours in advance of your scheduled start time so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Maintain price accuracy, shelf tag accuracy, and sign program for the entire store according to Company standards. This requires reaching heights from 6 to 72 inches when standing on floor. Will also have to climb ladder to change signs positioned higher.

Execute price file maintenance and ensure that required scan accuracy % is achieved and maintained. Manually perform file maintenance when appropriate. Perform new load procedures when appropriate.

Conduct aisle scans and MSI price check according to Company standards. Utilize appropriate equipment and technology to perform job functions according to expectations and standards.

Ensure that all shelf tags and sign changes are made in all departments. Order and create shelf tags and signs as appropriate.

Maintain history of scan errors and items not in system. Report this information according to standards.

Maintain history on temporary price reductions (Manager's Specials, etc.). Ensure that regular price is effective when appropriate.

Comply with and enforce state and local ABC laws and Department of Agriculture (weights and measures) regulations.

Communicate in English with customers and fellow associates regarding requests, current sales promotions, marketing campaigns, and essential products. When a customer asks where a product is located, take the customer to the product.

Inform management of the lack of advertised items and/or samples, incorrect prices, missing signs, departmental changes, and/or other situations as appropriate.

Understand the overall store operation. Adapt to various situations and adjust to shifting priorities. Be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks. Complete paperwork accurately and maintain proper records.

Balance taking direction with taking initiative and demonstrate the flexibility required to accomplish the duties of the entire shift.

Provide assistance to fellow associates to complete daily tasks such as unloading trucks, checking in deliveries, taking inventory, restocking and organizing display merchandisers and coolers, and other duties as assigned.

Follow all safety regulations and help keep the store free of dangerous situations. Immediately inform store management of all accidents and/or safety hazards. Record accidents and safety hazards in the designated log.

Ensure that chemicals are handled, mixed, and applied according to directions and in compliance to the Hazard Communication Program Manual.

Inform management of the lack of advertised items, incorrect prices, missing signs, departmental changes, and/or other situations as appropriate.

Be knowledgeable of and perform fixed activities when business is light. (i.e. sweeping, cleaning, blocking, straightening, etc.)

Establish a working and shopping environment of trust, respect, and integrity.

Take Excellent Care Of Your Fellow Associates. Be a team player. Support and assist your fellow associates without complaint. Be open to new ideas and opportunities. Follow through with any special requests or recommendations from management.

Comply with Company standards, policies, and procedures.

Perform essential job functions throughout scheduled hours.

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, clients, 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, scanning coordinator technical skills training, and Scanning Coordinator certification.

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.

Repetition

Weight

Frequently - near constant work

Up to 34 lbs

Intermittently - up to several times an hour

Up to 60 lbs

Based on those, Harris Teeter requires our associates to obtain assistance from a second associate ("team lifting") when lifting any case or object weighing 50lbs or greater. Harris Teeter also recognizes that some associates may need to obtain assistance with weights under 50lbs, and encourages team lifts for any weight that an associate feels uncomfortable lifting by themselves.

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 frequently lift and/or move up to 34 pounds, intermittently 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

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, or cold conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPETENCIES

.To perform the job successfully, an individual is required to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Informs management at least 2 hours before shift begins when going to be late or absent from work.
• Customer Service – Provides exceptional customer service even in difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of Company EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment‑free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds Company values.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self‑development activities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work; Presents ideas and information in a respectful manner.
• Interpersonal Skills – Is never rude; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves personal goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Oral Communication - Speaks English clearly and persuasively in positive, negative, and in emergency or other situations in which individuals must speak a common language to promote safety; Listens and gets clarification; Responds appropriately to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively in English; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret English‑written information.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves concerns in a timely manner; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and own responsibilities; Is open to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to build knowledge and skills; Shares job knowledge with others.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Sep 19, 2026

Compensation

• Pay Transparency: Harris Teeter reasonably expects to pay between $15.25/hour and $25.00/hour for this role as a newly hired associate. Pay may depend on previous experience and skill sets of the applicant.

You will be eligible for Harris Teeter’s group benefit plans that pertain to your position upon the completion of applicable waiting periods. Your eligibility for these benefits is subject to the terms of the applicable plan and Harris Teeter policy.

HERNDON, VIRGINIA, STORE 085 - HERNDON VA

HERNDON, VIRGINIA, STORE 085 - HERNDON VA

Requisition #: 2608905

All warehouse associates must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal access to employment, services and programs is available to all persons. It is the policy of Harris Teeter to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and candidates for employment and to administer all human resource practices such as recruiting, hiring, promoting, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.