General Merchandise & Front-End Associate

Stater Bros. Markets; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stater Bros. Markets in Buena Park, CA is hiring a General Merchandise Clerk (GMC) to deliver G.O.A.T. service, assist customers, bag groceries, and support front-end operations for a smooth checkout.

This role covers stocking, displays, e-commerce orders, and floral/produce prep, requiring a versatile, team-oriented candidate with strong communication and customer-service skills.

Must be 18+, with Food Handler card, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexible to evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma is preferred but not required.
• A valid Food Handler / Health Card
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Friendly, helpful attitude with a focus on customer satisfaction and service at all time
• Ability to work well within the team and follow direction with a good attitude
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with customers and teammates
• Basic math and reading skills for handling pricing, labels, equipment, and inventory
• Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, for up to four to eight hours per day and lift packages and other items (up to 50 pounds)
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must maintain a sense of integrity and adhere to all store policies and procedures, including safety standards and the collective bargaining agreement

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful service while maintaining a professional demeanor and enhancing the customer's shopping experience (G.O.A.T)
• Assist with customer questions, locating products, product recommendations, and communicating out-of-stock issues or customer concerns to store management
• Bag groceries carefully and efficiently, separating items properly; along with offering and helping customers with loading groceries to their vehicles
• Ensure shopping carts are regularly gathered from the parking lot and organized at store entrances for customer use
• Open boxes to stock, and refill shelves, displays, and end caps with general merchandise items
• Following CAO bread procedures for working and writing bread orders
• Build and maintain GMC product displays following store planograms, seasonal guidelines, and store management
• Bale cardboard regularly and maintain the backroom clean, organized, and free of clutter to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
• Ensure correct signage and pricing is visible and accurate, including routine price changes
• Keep aisles and display areas clean, safe, and free of hazards
• Sweep floors, clean up spills, and remove trash as needed to ensure a clean and safe shopping environment
• Receive online orders, accurately locate and inspect items for damage, defects, or freshness before packing to meet customer expectations
• Replace or report unavailable or damaged items promptly along with updating customers on substitutions or delays
• Pack items properly to avoid damage during transport and label orders clearly for pickup
• Communicate to store management regarding order progress or issues
• Assist customers by carrying or escorting their completed orders from the store to their vehicles, ensuring a smooth and convenient pickup experience
• Cut, prepare, package, label, and price fresh-cut produce items for sale to customer
• Stock and rotate merchandise to maintain freshness and an attractive display
• Monitor product temperatures and maintain proper storage conditions
• Maintain logs and records of damaged and lost merchandise
• Complete price changes and assist Produce Manager with monthly inventory counts
• Open, price, and stock floral merchandise while keeping displays neat, attractive, and well-organized to draw customer interest
• Monitor floral inventory for freshness and quality, removing wilted or damaged products promptly
• Place point-of-sale signs, tags, and promotional materials for floral and GMC produce products including routine price updates
• Support the Produce department by stocking and maintaining the salad wall and other GMC produce items
• Operate all standard store equipment safely and efficiently
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth department operations and excellent customer experience
• All other related duties as required and assigned including, but not limited, to courtesy clerk duties

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

Stater Bros. Markets in Buena Park, CA is hiring a General Merchandise Clerk (GMC) to deliver G.O.A.T. service, assist customers, bag groceries, and support front-end operations for a smooth checkout.

This role covers stocking, displays, e-commerce orders, and floral/produce prep, requiring a versatile, team-oriented candidate with strong communication and customer-service skills.

Must be 18+, with Food Handler card, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexible to evenings/weekends.