Store Clerk / Part Time - Rockford, IL

Save A Lot; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Team Member Referral Program

Job summary

Save A Lot in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a store clerk who will be responsible for cashiering, stocking, and providing excellent customer service. This role requires adherence to company policies while maintaining store conditions.

The ideal candidate will have retail experience and be able to assist with unloading trucks, stocking products, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the store.

Eligible team members will receive health benefits once reaching full-time status, including paid time off and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in teams.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and perform checkout procedures.
• Stock and maintain grocery and perishable products.
• Assist with unloading delivery trucks and maintain store conditions.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rockford, Illinois – 1701 W State St (Store 21737)

Purpose

The store clerk reports directly to the store manager and indirectly to the assistant store managers and shift leaders. This position is responsible for duties such as cashiering, stocking, cleaning, and monitoring perishables. The store clerk provides excellent customer service and assists in maintaining excellent daily store conditions. This position accomplishes all job duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates a cash register efficiently and performs checkout procedures at or above expected performance standards including, but not limited to, minimum transaction time per item rate and accurate handling/counting of cash, EBT, debit cards, credit cards, WIC vouchers, gift cards, coupons and checks
• Follows all check‑out and cash handling procedures and policies
• Consistently meets or exceeds set standards involving the handling, stocking, and maintaining of grocery, frozen, dairy, smoked meat, and all perishable products
• Assists with unloading delivery trucks
• Stocks product on platforms, shelving, peg hooks and in baskets or refrigerated cases as needed
• Handles power and non‑powered equipment and hand tools to move stock as needed after proper training
• Retrieves carts from the parking lot
• Maintains excellent store conditions
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment
• Completes cleaning duties as assigned, including floors, windows, display cases, shelves, register area, backroom, restrooms, parking lot, and other fixtures
• Provides excellent customer service, which includes but is not limited to, communicating in a friendly/courteous manner
• Assists store management in training other store team members
• Maintains proper rotation for dated and undated products
• Ensures products have price tags/signs and are displayed per company guidelines
• Protects company property, funds and merchandise
• Properly displays, trims, packages, and fills authorized fresh produce
• Assists fresh meat personnel as needed
• Performs other duties, including working in other areas of the store, as assigned

About You

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Proven, efficient retail sales experience; experience in dry grocery, perishable, meat, general grocery, cash management and excellent customer service preferred
• Excellent teamwork and problem‑solving skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and basic computer skills
• Must be dependable and flexible to work scheduled shifts, including a willingness to work in other areas of the store as needed with little or no advance notice
• Must adhere to safety standards
• Must adhere to a uniform dress code

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to reach, bend, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing 20-50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight could be 50-80 pounds
• Must have the ability to stand, walk and/or move about for extended periods of time
• Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp, twist and use sawing motions for extended periods of time
• Regularly works in freezers, coolers, refrigerators, inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions and inside delivery trucks

Benefits

Eligible for Team Members who are full‑time or who average 30 or more hours per week are eligible for health and welfare benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Team Member Referral Program

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.