Niemanns Popcorn Clerk

nfiniemanns; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Niemann Foods is hiring a Popcorn Clerk to deliver friendly guest service, learn product details, rotate stock, and merchandise effectively in a fast-paced setting. You will help with inventory cleanliness, follow health and safety guidelines, participate in promotions, and support store programs while maintaining on-brand appearance and customer focus.

Physical requirements include standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and complying with safety policies; training will cover

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Customer service and merchandising knowledge beneficial.
• Ability to follow health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Suggestive selling and sampling to promote products.
• Perform quality assurance checks of the department.
• Promote sales and maintain appealing displays.
• Rotate and handle products properly.
• Maintain stock levels, inventory, and cleanliness.
• Follow all health code guidelines and store programs.

Skills

Prioritize and multitask

Detail oriented

Fast paced environment

Problem solving

High energy

Adaptability

Job description

SUMMARY

The Niemanns Popcorn Clerk duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, gaining product knowledge, rotation of product, merchandising, controlling shrink and working in a safe manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Suggestive selling, sampling
• Quality assurance checks of department
• Promotes sales
• Proper handling and rotation of product
• Day to day operational procedures to ensure stock level, inventory, and cleanliness
• Promotes and supports established programs
• Follows all Health Code guidelines
• Works within company programs, policies and procedures
• Follows all safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• The ability to prioritize and multi task
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills
• High energy level
• Adaptability

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• None required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law provided at store level
• Associates may be required to use standard Popcorn equipment including, but not limited to,
• Corn popping machine

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Hairnets/Hats
• Uniform per store policy
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Taste
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Smell

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop
• Balance
• Kneel
• Crouch

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Crawl
• Overhead lifting
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly

• Moving mechanical parts
• Exposed to airborne particles
• Risk of electrical shock

Occasionally

• Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE

(depends on industry experience)

$16 up to $18/hour (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.**

**Position requirements may vary by store location.**