PT Produce Associate - 6501

The GIANT Company; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The GIANT Company is hiring a team member in Pennsylvania to support daily inventory checks, remove out-of-date items, and load pallets into coolers. You will stock and restock items and maintain visually appealing displays.

This on-site role requires following PPE and safety rules, reading and understanding procedures, and working a flexible 4-hour shift or longer to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to read, write, and understand job duties in accordance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Must complete the company introductory (probationary) period of 60 days.
• Must meet ergonomic and physical requirements for the position.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, equipment and tools used to perform this job.
• Must perform all job functions safely and meet performance standards, including attendance.
• Must wear proper assigned clothes and shoes for the job.
• Must have and maintain any required licenses, certificates, or permits for the position.

Responsibilities

• Review the work schedule at the start of the shift and prepare required equipment and supplies, while complying with PPE and safety requirements.
• Follow directions and expectations from department leadership.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, tools, equipment, display cases, floors, and counters.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Shift work

Physical stamina

Job description

At The GIANT Company we're committed to making our stores and facilities better every day for our team members, customers, and communities. It's our secret recipe for success and it guides everything we do. We put our customers first, do what's right, win together, and make ideas happen. As a team member here, that's exactly what you'll help us do. You'll share your ideas, learn new skills, and really make a difference for not only your team, but for your customers and your community.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

At The GIANT Company, we are passionate about building strong families and healthy communities, serving millions of neighbors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and New Jersey. We are committed to being an inclusive place to work and shop. Our shared values of care, courage, integrity, teamwork, and humor guide our work as we embrace the unique talents and differences of every team member. We also take pride in connecting families for a better future. If you're ready for a purposeful career, join our GIANT family. You'll help us make a difference while making some great connections and friendships along the way.

The primary purpose of this job is to check inventory daily, remove out of date items, put loaded pallets into cooler, select, stock, and restock items, and maintain displays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promptly, at the start of the shift, the team member will review the work schedule, check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, comply with all food safety requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Follow directions and expectations of the department leadership.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, all tools and equipment, all display cases, all floors, and all counters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to read, write, communicate, and understand in order to complete job duties in a satisfactory manner and to comply with company policies and safety regulations.
• Must complete the company introductory (probationary) period of 60 days.
• Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base scores for this position.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job including but not limited to regular attendance.
• Must agree to wear the proper assigned clothes and shoes approved for this job.
• Must have and maintain valid specialty licenses, certificates, or permits required for the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Shift hours: 4-hour shifts or more depending upon business needs
• Job cycles: continual max
• Lift/carry: 50 lbs.
• Stand 55%, sit 0%, walk 45%
• Category IV: lifting, carrying, P/P up to 50 lbs.
• Max pull static: 20 lbs.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Team members are responsible for understanding company policy and procedures as promulgated in the policy and procedure manual and the team member handbook.

The GIANT Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.