Grocery Sales Associate

Weis Markets; Burnham (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets in Burnham, IL is seeking an entry-level Grocery Associate to stock, display and sell merchandise while delivering friendly customer service. You will follow safety guidelines, assist with deliveries if trained, and keep the department clean and organized.

No prior experience required; a high school diploma or GED is acceptable. Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Keeps the Grocery department well stocked, organized and appealing to meet customer demands and maximize sales.
• Smiles and greets customers, answers questions and helps resolve concerns politely.
• Applies proper stocking techniques and ensures saleable prices and signs.
• May assist with receiving, unloading, and storing deliveries with training provided.
• Maintains sanitation in the department and complies with health and OSHA requirements.
• Maintains productivity standards and follows security regulations.
• Cooperates with coworkers and supervisors to ensure smooth department function.
• Uses PPE provided and may assist in other departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Stocking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it’s associates and communities? That’s WEIS!

Location Address:

224 North Logan Boulevard

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Keeps the Grocery department well stocked, organized and appealing to meet customer demands and maximize sales. Build displays to drive incremental sales. Stocks and rotates merchandise to ensure freshness. Keeps product within easy customer reach. Stores excess merchandise according to backroom organization guidelines.
• Smiles and greets customers, answers customer questions and helps resolve customer concerns promptly in a polite and professional manner.
• Applies proper stocking techniques to ensure products are properly located on shelves, ensures merchandise is in saleable condition with correct prices and signs.
• May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of power jack or hand jack (if properly trained –training provided).
• Handles damaged or discontinued items according to company policy. Removes product that cannot be sold.
• Responsible for general sanitation in the department. Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements. Disposes of trash properly.
• Maintains productivity standards, work methods and standards and shrink control. Complies with security regulations and policies. Puts out stock at an acceptable rate as determined by company standards.
• May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties (if properly trained. Training provided).
• Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors. Responsible to continuously improve job performance.
• Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE). Including but not limited to cut resistant gloves, safety cutters, company sponsored footwear, etc.
• May also be called upon to assist in other departments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without an accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). No prior experience required.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.