Perishable Dept. Associate — Fast, Customer-Focused

Food Lion; Saluda (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Saluda, VA is seeking a Perishable Department team member to deliver fast, friendly service, rotate stock, and maintain product quality across meat, dairy, and frozen items. You will receive deliveries, assist with ordering and displaying, and uphold Food Lion safety and dress standards.

The role emphasizes customer engagement, teamwork, and adherence to company guidelines in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to use technical information to solve problems.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.
• Able to meet physical requirements with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience.
• Receive deliveries, code where applicable, rotate and store merchandise.
• Maintain product levels in Perishable Department (meat, lunchmeat, dairy, frozen, ice cream).
• Ensure ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying follow policies and guidelines.
• Keep the department clean, sanitized and safe; follow safety guidelines.
• Wear the Food Lion uniform and maintain a neat appearance.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical problem solving

Learning agility

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACIS

CAO

Job description

Food Lion in Saluda, VA is seeking a Perishable Department team member to deliver fast, friendly service, rotate stock, and maintain product quality across meat, dairy, and frozen items. You will receive deliveries, assist with ordering and displaying, and uphold Food Lion safety and dress standards.

The role emphasizes customer engagement, teamwork, and adherence to company guidelines in a fast-paced retail environment.