Grocery Sales Associate

010 Weis Markets, Inc.; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets, Inc. is seeking a Grocery Associate at our store in Lancaster County, Ephrata. You will stock, organize, and display products to meet customer demand and maximize sales, build attractive displays, and assist customers with questions in a friendly, professional manner.

No prior experience required; a High School Diploma or GED is preferred. You will follow local health and safety guidelines, maintain clean work areas, and cooperate with team members to ensure smooth store operations.

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Handles damaged or discontinued items according to company policy.
• Removes product that cannot be sold.
• Responsible for general sanitation in the department.

Skills

Stocking

Customer service

Display building

Organizational skills

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: 331 North Reading Road Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

• 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.

At Weis Markets, we firmly believe that together, we can achieve anything! Recognizing that our associates are the backbone of our company, it’s a fact that as our associates grow, opportunities are created for others! Being a family company, we’re always looking for friendly and energetic people to join our team to bring creativity and insight to help our company and communities we serve continue to grow and prosper. Known for talent development at all levels, Weis provides growth and endless career opportunities for people at all stages in life!