Grocery Associate, Full-Time

Riverwards; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

Riverwards Produce in Philadelphia is seeking a Grocery Associate to own the grocery department. You will maintain a well-stocked, meticulously merchandised sales floor, receive and process deliveries, organize backstock, and support inventory and cleanliness efforts to keep the department inviting.

You will assist customers and staff, help with merchandising displays, and coordinate with buyers on inventory fluctuations.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk 8+ hours.
• Flexible scheduling, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Experience receiving, processing, and merchandising specialty grocery in a retail setting.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for storewide customer service.
• Working knowledge of local food makers.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service and has a working knowledge of all grocery products.
• Preps, stores, rotates, stocks, and merchandises products for an aesthetically pleasing sales floor.
• Receives, processes, stocks, and organizes incoming grocery deliveries.
• Works closely with department buyers to report on inventory fluctuations.
• Organizes and maintains cleanliness of grocery storage spaces.
• Helps execute merchandising displays.
• Assists cashiers and produce teams as necessary.
• Completes all shift task procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Inventory management

Retail operations

Physical stamina

Job description

Overview:

Riverwards Produce is a group of produce focused markets in Philadelphia.

The Grocery Associate position at Riverwards Produce takes ownership of the Grocery department. They are responsible for maintaining a well-stocked, meticulously merchandised, and organized sales floor. They receive and process incoming grocery deliveries, organize backstock, maintain storage spaces, and perform regularly scheduled cleanings. The Grocery Associate also assists with specialized projects pertaining to merchandising or maintaining inventory in the grocery department. They have an expert knowledge of store vendors and can help customers and staff with inquiries and suggestions. They have a working knowledge of retail customer service in every area and can jump in to help ring up a customer, find a quart of strawberries, or fill a bag of bulk almonds.

Reports to: Grocery Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provides excellent customer service and has a working knowledge of all grocery product
• Uses effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product for an aesthetically pleasing sales floor
• Receives, processes, stocks, and organizes incoming grocery deliveries
• Works closely with department buyers to report on inventory fluctuations
• Organizes and maintains the cleanliness of grocery storage spaces
• Helps execute merchandising displays
• Assists cashiers and produce teams as necessary
• Completes all shift task procedures

Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and spend 8+ hours standing and walking up and down stairs, this will include lifting, walking, carrying and stooping
• Flexibility in scheduling, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Experience receiving, processing, and/or merchandising specialty grocery in a retail setting
• A positive attitude and an enthusiastic desire to provide storewide customer service
• Working knowledge of local food makers

COMPENSATION:

Compensation begins at $16/hr. Riverwards Produce provides a 20% discount on all store products. Benefits include health, dental and medical insurance (for full time employees), paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and flexible scheduling.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.