PT Center Store Associate

Food Lion; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in retail seeks enthusiastic individuals to join their team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service within the grocery department, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for shoppers. Candidates will engage with customers, maintain store standards, and adhere to safety protocols. If you have a passion for helping others and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that values its associates and offers a supportive workplace where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive shopping experience through excellent customer service.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and policies.
• Stock shelves and maintain cleanliness in the store.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Computer Systems

Cash Register

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise:

Retail Operations

Job Requisition:

428562

Address:

USA-GA-Albany-2310 N Slappey Street

Store Code:

Store 02818 Grocery (7237410)

Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh, and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provide quality customer service within the Center Store (Grocery) Department. Responsible for maintaining standards in accordance with the standard practice manual, maximizing sales through excellent customer service, and minimizing shrink through proper utilization of standard practice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
2. Be courteous and helpful to other associates
3. Clean shelves and shelf tag moldings with damp cloth, as needed, when stocking
4. Maintain shelf allocations by stocking from tag to tag
5. Place only saleable merchandise on the shelves
6. Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning, and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines
7. Understand and use company tools such as; average cost inventory system (ACIS) and ordering (CAO)
8. Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies, and standard practice
9. Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures
10. Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
11. Report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures to the Manager on Duty
12. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
13. Wear the Food Lion uniform, complete with name badge, when on duty, and maintain a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
14. Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet, and Training Aid courses
15. Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate 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 to perform specific job functions
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
• Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
• Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion
• Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack
• Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
• Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers, and household cleaners
• Use hands to frequently/continuously handle currency (paper and coin) as well as operate equipment such as cash register, lottery machine (where applicable), scanner, computer, and calculator
• Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level; occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
• Meet established volume activity standards for the position
• Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
• Have sufficient visual ability to check ID cards, checks, invoices, and other written documents

Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.