Grocery Clerk

Position Title:Grocery Clerk - Part Time

Position Type:Permanent

Requisition ID:49933

Banner:Food Basics

Employment Type:Part-Time

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit.The hourly wage for this position is starting at 16.60 which is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, education and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether it is the starting wage or higher, will be within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

This is a posting for an existing permanent part-time position.

Join Our Food Basics Team as a Grocery Clerk

Dive into the action and make a meaningful impact by serving our customers at Food Basics As a Grocery Clerk, you will be a key player in ensuring our shelves are always stocked and up to standard, while sharing your passion for food with our customers.

Our grocery team is essential to the success of Food Basics, and we are looking for individuals who enjoy helping others and are enthusiastic about the food industry. As a Grocery Clerk, you will support all areas of the Grocery Department, including Grocery, Dairy, and Bakery. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love making a difference, we want you on our team

Join us and help create an awesome shopping experience for everyone

What You'll Do:

• Unload deliveries and organize products in the backroom or cooler.
• Restock shelves, coolers, and displays in the Grocery, Dairy, Frozen and Bakery departments, ensuring products are placed in the correct locations.
• Rotate stock within the Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Bakery departments using the first-in, first-out method.
• Keep aisles, shelves, coolers, displays, and the overall store clean and tidy.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed.
• Handle spills promptly and ensure the store is safe for customers.
• Help customers find specific products or answer questions about items.
• Provide recommendations and offer assistance with shopping needs.
• Occasionallyassistwith helping customers put groceries into their vehicle.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts and ensure accuracy.
• Report any discrepancies or damaged items to supervisors.
• Occasionally receive product and ensure the invoice isaccurate.
• Set up and maintainpromotional displays and end caps in the Grocery, Dairy, Frozen and Bakery departments.
• Ensure that displays are visually appealing and well-organized.
• Update signage and price tags as needed.
• Perform price checks for customers and fellow employees.
• Ensure that all products have the correct price tags and labels.
• Perform duties across all areas of the Grocery Department, including Grocery, Dairy, Frozen and Bakery.
• Assistwith gathering shopping carts or baskets and putting them away when needed.
• Assistwith tasks orprojects asassigned by management.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Use equipment and tools safely and properly.
• Report any safety concerns or incidents to management.

Qualifications:

• Able to stock merchandise and create displays.
• Good productknowledge and attention to detail.
• Retail experience is considered an asset.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time and work under minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working across multiple areas of the Grocery Department, including Grocery, Dairy, and Bakery.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include nights,weekendsand holidays.

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

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