Grocery Associate

Farmer Joes Market LLC; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer Joes Market LLC in Cape Coral, FL is seeking a Retail Stock Clerk to restock dairy and frozen foods, ensure shelves are faced, labeled, and organized. You will assist customers, answer questions, and maintain clean display cases, with safety as a priority.

Responsibilities include rotating stock, checking dates, building end caps, and processing shipments. Prior retail or grocery experience is preferred; ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work in refrigerated environments is required.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or grocery experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• English proficiency; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Restock dairy and frozen foods, ensuring products are faced, filled, and organized.
• Rotate products to ensure freshness and remove expired items.
• Maintain neat and organized shelves, freezers, and displays.
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly service to customers and offer recommendations.
• Assist customers in locating products.
• Ensure displays are visually appealing, well-stocked, and properly labeled.
• Check product quality and review sell-by dates.
• Ensure cleanliness of dairy/frozen cases and work areas for safety.
• Organize back-stock area and clean workspace.
• Inspect invoices on arrival for shipment accuracy.
• Walk department to ensure it is organized and sanitary.
• Build end caps displays and fill through the week as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Dust shelves and keep floors free of spills.

Job description

Description

• Restock dairy and frozen foods, ensuring all products are placed according to store layout and merchandising standards. All products must be faced, filled, and organized.
• Rotate products to ensure freshness and remove expired or damaged items.
• Maintain neat and well-organized shelves, freezers, and displays.
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly service to customers, answering questions and offering recommendations on dairy and frozen food products.
• Assist customers in locating products.
• Ensure dairy and frozen food displays are visually appealing, well-stocked, and properly labeled.
• Check product quality regularly to ensure only the best products are available for customers. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
• Ensure cleanliness of dairy/Frozen cases, storage area, and work area for safety.
• Organizes back-stock area; cleans, sweeps & operates baler, compactor & other machines.
• Review and Inspect invoice when orders are received for accuracy of shipment.
• Walk department to make sure it is organized, sanitary and clean.
• Builds end caps displays and fills through the week as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Clean/dust shelves and all products, make sure floors are free of spills or water and sweeping any debris from floor.

Qualifications:

• Previous retail or grocery experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Food Handling/Safety Certification- Preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift products and work in refrigerated/freezer environments.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.
• English proficiency; Spanish is a plus!
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation required
• Non-slip shoes required for safety (not provided)

Requirements

• Standing Endurance: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while maintaining focus and precision.
• Lifting Ability: Capability to lift and move heavy items (up to 80 lbs) safely and efficiently.
• Manual Dexterity: Skilled in both gross and fine manipulation.
• Visual Precision: Peripheral vision and near/far visual accuracy.
• Auditory Awareness: Ability to hear and respond effectively in a bustling environment.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and move fluidly.
• Temperature Tolerance: Comfortable working in diverse temperatures and environments, from cold coolers to hot environments.
• Ingredient Handling: Ability to work with a wide variety of fresh ingredients without allergic reactions.
• Physical Endurance: Capacity to stand for long periods, lift heavy items (up to 80 lbs), and work in a fast-paced environment.