Grocery Stock & Inventory Lead

Lowes Foods, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods in Columbia, SC is seeking a Grocery Associate to support guest service and department operations. You will stock, rotate, and condition grocery items, keep the backroom organized, and help ensure a smooth, friendly shopping experience.

You will unload deliveries, assist with inventory, maintain clean and safe areas, and work with the Grocery Manager to meet guest demand. Must lift up to 60 lbs and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. constantly 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of grocery operations.
• Demonstrated ability to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand, push/pull stock carts and operate pallet jack for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Provide polite, friendly interactions with guests and co-workers.
• Stock, rotate, and condition all grocery products on shelves according to standards.
• Maintain neat and safe work area for guests to shop without agitation.
• Maintain organized, inventoried backstock in the backroom.
• Minimize damage and shrink through inventory control and proper product handling.
• Assist with unloading and verifying merchandise on delivery to the store.
• Maintain sanitation standards on sales floor and backroom.
• Communicate temperature problems to supervisor (dairy and frozen).
• Perform front-end duties to ensure no noticeable wait times.
• Assist with grocery department inventory.
• Work with Grocery Manager and Store Manager to meet guest demand.
• Ensure adequate product levels to maximize sales and minimize excess inventory.
• Order and merchandize ad items for sales and profits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Lift 40 lbs

Read and understand

Grocery operations

Willingness to learn

Effective communication

Pallet jack operation

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Lowes Foods in Columbia, SC is seeking a Grocery Associate to support guest service and department operations. You will stock, rotate, and condition grocery items, keep the backroom organized, and help ensure a smooth, friendly shopping experience.

You will unload deliveries, assist with inventory, maintain clean and safe areas, and work with the Grocery Manager to meet guest demand. Must lift up to 60 lbs and communicate effectively.