Frozen Food Clerk - Part-time

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongLevel/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Entry/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Part Time/div divstrongEducation Level/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;None/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Undisclosed/div divstrongJob Shift/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Any/div /div h4Description/h4pstrongJob Function/strong/p pTo maintain pricing, stocking, and rotation of merchandise in the frozen food department; control frozen food ordering and receiving functions; and to perform other tasks as required in Grocery, Produce, Point-Of-Sale, and Receiving, in an efficient manner within company policy, to ensure that the shift contributes to the financial best interests of the store./p pstrongDuties and Responsibilities/strong/p pThe essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:/p pA. General/p olliObserve all store rules and company policies;/li liMaintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress regulations;/li liObserve shift operating hours at all times as scheduled or assigned by store manager;/li liAdhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations;/li liReceive and verify all frozen food deliveries against invoices;/li liWrite up any shortages and obtain delivery driver#8217;s signature on credit claim forms according to company procedure and notify grocery manager;/li liTake products to appropriate refrigerated storage areas;/li liOpen cartons and price items accurately and legibly using approved marking devices;/li liResponsible for price changes and keeping management informed of pricing problem areas or discrepancies;/li liKeep refrigerated displays and shelves well stocked according to tag allocation;/li liMaintain bonus buy and promotional allowance program in the department; submit ad suggestions when appropriate to grocery manager;/li liOrder and maintain inventory control to minimize over-stocks, under-stocks, and shrinkage losses due to expired code dates and strive for maximum sales and turnover;/li liHandle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods; notify manager when sales representatives need to be contacted to pick up spoils and damaged goods;/li liBe knowledgeable in and able to perform all duties of an experienced grocery clerk;/li liComply with safety policies and procedures and participate in store#8217;s Safety Committee;/li liAssist in training associates when assigned;/li liControl excessive use of utilities and water and observe sound conservation practices;/li liPerform other duties and assignments as directed;/li liGreet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service or assistance./li /olpB. Bookkeeping/p olliRecord all shift hours worked on time card according to company policy and verify by signature the accuracy of all time worked;/li liUse correct pricing as listed in the store#8217;s Pricing Guide and ensure that all merchandise is properly priced including ad items and promotional buys;/li liBe familiar with invoice documents and confirm accuracy of item descriptions, sizes, quantities and pricing during grocery vendor product deliveries;/li liRecord invoice documents accurately on the receiving log and place signed invoice in the designated secured area;/li liAccurately record markups and markdowns, in-store use of merchandise, and bad merchandise/spoilage write-offs in accordance with company policies./li /olpC. Merchandising/p olliKeep frozen food cases, shelves and other applicable displays fully stocked and faced at all times according to tag allocation or department standards;/li liEnsure that all featured and bonus buys are attractively signed to attract customer attention and stimulate sales;/li liKeep all merchandise rotated in accordance with store policy and product code dates and pull all out-of-code merchandise;/li liFollow approved procedures for receiving product, price marking and restocking to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation;/li liOrder merchandise and maintain inventory control to minimize out-of-stocks and over-stocks and to maximize sales and turnover;/li liPresent (face) all products in assigned sections in accordance with company policy prior to leaving at the end of scheduled shift./li /olpD. Maintenance/p olliMaintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy and state and local health regulations on a regular, ongoing basis;/li liKeep all frozen food cases clean according to prescribed procedures;/li liBe alert to temperatures and operating condition of refrigerated storage areas and cases and promptly communicate any problems or failure to key person in charge;/li liUse and maintain equipment in good working order; immediately advise store manager of any maintenance or equipment problems./li /olpE. Security/p olliObserve customer security standards by staying alert and being aware of customer actions and behavior; report to manager or security any abnormal behavior;/li liObserve proper security precautions when receiving merchandise and store all signed invoices in the designated secure area; protect company assets at all times./li /olpF. Personnel/p olliAssist in training associates as or when directed;/li liMaintain good communications with co-workers throughout the organization;/li liNotify store manager of personnel situations or policy violations having an adverse effect on store operating performance or of situations requiring disciplinary action or that may potentially require such action./li /olpstrongRequirements and Conditions (Essential Functions)/strong/p pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the duties described in the preceding in an efficient and competent manner. The requirements and conditions listed below are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skill, experience, and/or ability required. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:/p pstrongEducation and/or Experience/strong/p olliHigh school education preferred but not required./li /olpstrongCertificates, Licenses, Registrations/strong/p olli(None required)/li /olpstrongMathematical Skills/strong/p olliMust be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, gross margins, markup, percentages, and to apply concepts of basic algebra;/li liBe able to verify vendor invoice charges and counts, calculate gross margins, fill out inventory and receiving records or reports, and be able to project sales with a reasonable degree of competency in order to estimate appropriate ordering quantities to meet future needs and requirements based on the projected sales volume./li /olpstrongLanguage Skills/strong/p olliAbility to hear, speak and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages for assistance, to accommodate verbal requests from customers for information or assistance, to answer telephones, and to be able to communicate effectively with department employees, the store#8217;s co-workers and customers;/li liAbility to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency in order to read and understand: olliinstructions for operating electrical equipment and tools/li licompany handbooks, policies and procedures and/li liother written job-related documents including postings on company bulletin boards;/li /ol/li liAbility to compose and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals including effective departmental memos, employee corrective action notices, #8220;menus#8221;, and customer signs or sales suggestions./li /olpstrongReasoning Ability/strong/p olliAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in circumstances where only limited standardization may exist;/li liAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in diagram, oral, schedule, or written forms./li /olpstrongOther Skills or Requirements/strong/p olliBe fully knowledgeable and thoroughly familiar with the nature and duties of every staff position in the department including procedures, policies and operations;/li liBe able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being drug-free under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988;/li liBe able to perform all duties and responsibilities in an efficient and satisfactory manner that meets the minimum standards for productivity, accuracy, cleanliness, harmony and safety established at the employer#8217;s individual site (normally measured but not necessarily limited to units of one or more of the following: total transaction throughput, unit time per task, sales per man-hour, and/or cases, units, tasks or pounds per man-hour)./li /olp /ph4Qualifications/h4brpstrongRequirements and Conditions (Essential Functions)/strong/p pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the duties described in the preceding in an efficient and competent manner. The requirements and conditions listed below are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skill, experience, and/or ability required. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:/p pstrongEducation and/or Experience/strong/p olliHigh school education preferred but not required./li /olpstrongCertificates, Licenses, Registrations/strong/p olli(None required)/li /olpstrongMathematical Skills/strong/p olliMust be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, gross margins, markup, percentages, and to apply concepts of basic algebra;/li liBe able to verify vendor invoice charges and counts, calculate gross margins, fill out inventory and receiving records or reports, and be able to project sales with a reasonable degree of competency in order to estimate appropriate ordering quantities to meet future needs and requirements based on the projected sales volume./li /olpstrongLanguage Skills/strong/p olliAbility to hear, speak and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages for assistance, to accommodate verbal requests from customers for information or assistance, to answer telephones, and to be able to communicate effectively with department employees, the store#8217;s co-workers and customers;/li liAbility to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency in order to read and understand: olliinstructions for operating electrical equipment and tools/li licompany handbooks, policies and procedures and/li liother written job-related documents including postings on company bulletin boards;/li /ol/li liAbility to compose and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals including effective departmental memos, employee corrective action notices, #8220;menus#8221;, and customer signs or sales suggestions./li /olpstrongReasoning Ability/strong/p olliAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in circumstances where only limited standardization may exist;/li liAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in diagram, oral, schedule, or written forms./li /olpstrongOther Skills or Requirements/strong/p olliBe fully knowledgeable and thoroughly familiar with the nature and duties of every staff position in the department including procedures, policies and operations;/li liBe able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being drug-free under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988;/li liBe able to perform all duties and responsibilities in an efficient and satisfactory manner that meets the minimum standards for productivity, accuracy, cleanliness, harmony and safety established at the employer#8217;s individual site (normally measured but not necessarily limited to units of one or more of the following: total transaction throughput, unit time per task, sales per man-hour, and/or cases, units, tasks or pounds per man-hour)./li /olpstrongPhysical Requirements/strong/p pThe physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individual with disabilities:/p olliWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; and use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools or controls;/li liThe employee must frequently walk, talk or hear, and reach with the hand and arms; occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel;/li liThe employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 50 pounds carrying master cartons of grocery products, trash containers, etc. and frequently exert or lift moderate amounts of weight;/li liSuccessful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; the employee must have sufficient visual acuity to check and verify invoices and other written documents;/li liBe able to climb a ladder to retrieve inaccessible items for customers located above freezer cases or from stockrooms and other storage areas;/li liBe able to sweep and mop floors, dust and face shelves, and lift and carry out trash containers to be emptied in an outside bin;/li liHave sufficient physical mobility or agility to be able to respond quickly to fire or other emergencies such as cleanup requests (due to accidental spills or breakage of glass or plastic containers having liquid contents), shoplifting and other security assistance requests, customer accidents, etc.;/li liBe able to stock coolers and shelves and endure working under temperature extremes in refrigerated and frozen food storage areas up to 20 minutes at a time;/li liBe able to work with fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants and flowers without suffering negative or adverse allergic consequences that impact work performance;/li liBe able to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and chemical fumes from common household cleaning agents such as ammonia during routine housekeeping duties;/li liHave sufficient memory retention skills to memorize weekly ad prices and daily produce (or other perishable department) specials./li /olpstrongWork Environment/strong/p pThe work environment conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. It may be possible to modify some circumstances to accommodate individuals with disabilities:/p olliThe work environment includes frequent exposure to temperature extremes in r