Night Shift Grocery Clerk — Stock & Customer Service

Adams Hometown Markets; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Adams Hometown Markets in Deep River, CT is seeking a Grocery Clerk for evening and weekend shifts. The role focuses on stocking, organizing, and maintaining the grocery department while delivering high-quality customer service.

You will unload deliveries, rotate stock using FIFO, and keep shelves and produce areas clean and well-labeled. The position offers a part-time schedule with evening hours and weekend availability, with a pay rate of $16.94 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 80–85 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.
• Strong communication skills with peers and leaders.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Unload delivery trucks and stock shelves according to store plan.
• Rotate products using FIFO principles to move older items first.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock to keep products available.
• Remove damaged or expired items to maintain quality.
• Keep produce areas clean and sanitized, including bins and shelves.
• Assist customers with locating products and information like prices and sales.
• Communicate inventory levels, sales, and issues to leadership.

Skills

Physical abilities

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Quality

Safety culture

Job description

Position Overview:

As a Grocery Clerk you are responsible for completing various tasks related to the stocking, organization and maintenance of the grocery department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Unload delivery trucks and stock shelves with products based on store plan – o - grams
• Rotate products to ensure that the older items are sold before the new ones (First in, First Out)
• Monitor inventory levels and restock shelves to ensure products are readily available to customers
• Remove any damaged or expired items to maintain highest level of quality
• Maintaining quality standards of product throughout shift – working in a damage free manner
• Assist customers in locating products and provide information such as prices, sales etc
• Answer customer inquiries and address any concerns or issues related to department – communicating accordingly to leadership
• Keep the produce department clean and sanitized which includes display bins and shelves
• Remove products that do not meet store quality standards and dispose of according to store policies
• Communicate effectively with management regarding inventory levels, sales and any issues within produce department
• Ensure accurate pricing and labeling of all items and update/change price tags as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Environment:

• Must work in various temperatures

Pay:

$16.94

Schedule:

• Evenings and weekends Monday Wednesday and Friday 4pm-12am
• Part-time schedule

Experience:

• Preferred: Zero to One (0-1) years retail/grocery experience

Skills:

• Physical abilities: May be required to lift up to 80-85lbs.; standing, bending, lifting and twisting for up to 90% of your shift; frequently lifting product from various heights including floor level to over your head; Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature controlled environments; the ability to operate required material handling equipment – getting on and off equipment throughout shift
• Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
• Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality
• Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives
• Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practicesthroughout shift