Perishable & Dairy Associate - Fast, Friendly Service

Food Lion; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Salisbury is seeking a Perishable Department Associate to deliver friendly, efficient service while maintaining product quality and rotation across meat, dairy, and other perishables. You will assist customers, stock shelves, and follow safety and food-handling guidelines.

The role supports daily operations, processes deliveries, and ensures promotional materials are correctly displayed. Strong customer service and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and handling technical requirements.
• Ability to understand and apply company policies and safety guidelines.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service within the Perishable Department.
• Maintain product levels and rotate stock in meat, dairy, and other perishable areas.
• Receive deliveries, code, and store items per guidelines.
• Ensure proper food safety and workplace safety practices.
• Follow merchandising standards and promotional materials.
• Operate department tools and systems as trained.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Problem solving

Age requirements

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion in Salisbury is seeking a Perishable Department Associate to deliver friendly, efficient service while maintaining product quality and rotation across meat, dairy, and other perishables. You will assist customers, stock shelves, and follow safety and food-handling guidelines.

The role supports daily operations, processes deliveries, and ensures promotional materials are correctly displayed. Strong customer service and reliability are essential for success.