Grocery Department Lead — Operations & Merchandising

Safeway; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway in Scottsdale is seeking a Grocery Department associate to assist the Grocery Manager and supervise staff in daily operations. You will handle ordering, receiving, stocking, pricing, and merchandising, while promoting exceptional customer service and maintaining store standards.

Responsibilities include open/close duties, potential cashier backup, and adherence to safety and company policies. Flexibility for varied shifts is required, with focus on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of company practices, policies and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication; leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to develop people.
• Friendly, courteous, initiative; able to concentrate and handle interruptions.
• Ability to assess business activity; basic math, weights and measures; knowledge of product variety and perishability.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods; reach, lift and maneuver up to 80 lbs; ladders may be required.
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination; mental alertness for safe completion of tasks.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• May use cleaning supplies and safety cutters; comply with all company policies.

Responsibilities

• Champions customer service programs and resolves complaints; promotes personalized service.
• Performs ordering, receiving, stocking, pricing, and merchandising; assists in planning daily operations.
• Implements merchandising policies; controls shrink and out-of-code product.
• Opens/closes the store; may back up cashier and employ suggestive selling techniques.
• Executes duties with accuracy, honesty and integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

People development

Attention to detail

Job description

Safeway in Scottsdale is seeking a Grocery Department associate to assist the Grocery Manager and supervise staff in daily operations. You will handle ordering, receiving, stocking, pricing, and merchandising, while promoting exceptional customer service and maintaining store standards.

Responsibilities include open/close duties, potential cashier backup, and adherence to safety and company policies. Flexibility for varied shifts is required, with focus on accuracy and teamwork.