Grocery Sales Associate

Weis Markets; Tunkhannock (Wyoming County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets in Tunkhannock is looking for associates for their Grocery department. Responsibilities include keeping the department well stocked, assisting customers, and maintaining a clean environment. No prior experience is required, and training will be provided where necessary.

The ideal candidate should be working towards a high school diploma or GED. Applicants who are committed to customer service and maintaining the quality of the store will excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to keep the Grocery department stocked and organized.
• Customer service skills to greet and assist customers.
• Attention to detail for proper stocking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Keep the Grocery department well stocked and organized.
• Greet customers and assist with their inquiries.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the department.

Job description

Location

600 Hunter Highway

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.