Ordering Clerk

PAQ, Inc; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PAQ, Inc. is seeking an Ordering Clerk to manage and coordinate the store's ordering and inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely procurement.

You will verify supplier orders, maintain relationships with vendors, and ensure proper codes and safe operations in a fast-paced grocery environment. This full-time, on-site role requires high school diploma and knowledge of inventory systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Grocery or Warehouse Clerk experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage orders for store merchandise, ensuring timely procurement of items.
• Verify and track orders from suppliers, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and salespeople to ensure optimal order fulfillment.
• Oversee department standards, maintain accurate stock levels, proper codes, and good rotation of items.
• Verify invoices for accurate billing and maintain inventory control.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts and adjust orders accordingly.
• Review all DSD deliveries to ensure accurate and timely receipt of goods.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Inventory management software

Barcode scanners

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management software

Barcode scanners

Job description

PAQ, Inc. is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences strengthen our organization and drive better outcomes for our customers and communities.

The Ordering Clerk manages and coordinates the store's ordering and inventory control processes while ensuring efficient and accurate stock levels.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Place and manage orders for store merchandise, ensuring timely and accurate procurement of items.
• Verify and track orders from suppliers, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and salespeople to ensure optimal order fulfillment.
• Oversee department standards, maintain accurate stock levels, proper codes, and good rotation of items.
• Verify invoices for accurate billing and maintain inventory control.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts and adjust orders accordingly.
• Review all DSD deliveries to ensure accurate and timely receipt of goods.
• Follow all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and barcode scanners safely and efficiently.
• Monitor for and report any theft, damage, or loss of inventory and take steps to minimize shrinkage.
• Monitor store conditions and report areas of concern to store management promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge: Understanding of inventory systems and procedures. Familiarity with standard warehouse practices, safety protocols, and equipment. Awareness of grocery products and categories to handle and store items correctly. Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and other relevant health and safety regulations. Understand procedures for ordering.

Skills: Ensure accuracy in stock levels and documentation. Proficiency in using inventory management software, barcode scanners, and other warehouse technologies. Effective verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with other staff and managing documentation.

Abilities: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies or storage problems. Efficiently managing time to complete tasks within deadlines, especially during busy periods. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle various tasks as needed. Physical Requirements: Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts. Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products. Climbing ladders to perform warehouse tasks at elevated heights. Maintain clear communication with customers and team members. Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload. Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills, such as using tools or handling small objects. Operate equipment to move or store products and displays.

Work Conditions: Work Hours: Vary, with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically, 8-hour shifts for full-time employees. Environment: Indoor, climate-controlled, with adequate lighting and ventilation. Primary Work Stations: Work within the grocery store environments, which include various sections such as the sales floor, backrooms, and exterior areas. Dress Code: Professional and presentable attire as determined by store management, including a name tag, company-issued shirts, hats, jackets, or personal shirts that are black, burgundy, or blue, in good repair, and not faded. Exposure: May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals. Noise Level: Usually low to moderate, with occasional loud periods from customers, store announcements, and equipment. Interaction: Constant interaction with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail environment.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Grocery or Warehouse Clerk experience is preferred.

Company Employment Policies: PAQ, Inc is an “At-Will” employer. PAQ, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Job Title: Ordering Clerk Location: PAQ, Inc, Store Location, On-Site Reports To: Manager, Combo or Grocery Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time Exemption Type: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $17.25 - $24.00 Equal Employment Opportunity PAQ, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement PAQ, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.

Work Authorization All employment offers are contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States in compliance with applicable federal laws.

Pay Transparency (California) The base pay range for this position is listed above. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, internal equity, and business need.

Fair Chance Statement (California) We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances.

Applicant Privacy Notice To learn more about how we collect, use, and retain applicant personal information, please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at: https://www.paqinc.org/privacyPolicy Employment‑At‑Will Employment with PAQ, Inc. is at will. Either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Duties Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Responsibilities may change or be reassigned at any time based on business needs.

If you're dedicated to providing exceptional service and willing to make active contributions to the success of your company, then you're ready to be a PAQ, Inc. team member! Working at PAQ, Inc. is like being part of an extended family where each team member is valued and appreciated for their contributions to providing the very best service to our customers.

Do you have a friendly personality and love helping others? Then you might be the right person to join others who care about delivering excellent customer service.

For over 20 years, PAQ, Inc. has provided our communities with the freshest quality foods, the best customer service, and Everyday Low Prices. Our success is due to our outstanding team members - they are the key to delivering excellent customer service that keeps our customers coming back.

Benefits include: Affordable Medical Dental and Vision insurance Company Paid Life Insurance Employee Stock Ownership 401(k) plans Growth Opportunities