PT Center Store Associate

Food Lion; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated PT Center Store Associate to enhance customer experiences in their grocery department. This role emphasizes exceptional customer service and adherence to company standards, ensuring a welcoming shopping environment. You will engage with customers, maintain product displays, and uphold safety regulations while working in a dynamic setting. If you are passionate about providing quality service and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills required.
• Ability to learn multiple tasks and technical job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service in the Grocery Department.
• Maintain shelf allocations and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Observe and correct unsafe conditions to ensure safety.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Computer Systems

Cash Register

Pallet Jack

Job description

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Address: USA-VA-Salem-28 Wildwood Road

Store Code: Store 00365 Grocery (7209156)

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 dress code.
14. Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet, and Training Aid courses.
15. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
2. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
3. Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
4. Ability to use technical information to solve problems.
5. Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
6. Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions.
2. Perform repetitive hand and arm motions.
3. Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion.
4. Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion.
5. Ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack.
6. Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances.
7. Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers, and household cleaners.
8. Use hands to frequently/continuously handle currency (paper and coin) as well as operate equipment like cash register, scanner, computer, etc.
9. Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level; occasionally above shoulder or below waist level.
10. Meet established volume activity standards for the position.
11. Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
12. 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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.