GROCERY CLERK
A Grocery Clerk is responsible for supporting the grocery store operations by maintaining a clean work environment and organized food displays. Their duties include stocking shelves, cleaning floors and other surfaces and answering customer questions about food products. Grocery clerks provide a high level of customer service and is able to provide our customer with a great shopping experience.
WHY SANWA FOOD GROUP:
Sanwa Famer’s Market, a division of Sanwa Food Group, has been a pillar in the Tampa Community for more than 40 years. Throughout the years we’ve established ourselves as a leader in the food distribution industry. Our array of eclectic grocery, produce and meat selections span the globe, and our customer focus initiatives provides a service that continues to drive our success.
We take pride in creating a diversified culture where our team members are able to grow and learn to excel in various opportunities within our company.
As a Sanwa team member, you will become part of our dynamic, growing company, servicing both retail and wholesale customers in a fast-paced service-driven environment. We are looking for truly exceptional individuals to continue the Sanwa tradition of excellence. Come grow with us!
MAIN JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet customers, provide them with item information, and direct them to the item’s location in a store
- Control inventory and inform procurement managers in case of low inventory levels
- Discard all expired items according to company policy and place near-expiry ones on special promotions
- Perform stocking duties such as lifting, rotating products, ordering, blocking, dusting and facing
- Process customer orders and oversee timely product deliveries
- Supervise cleanliness and maintenance duties around the grocery section
- Receive grocery items delivery and confirm the accuracy of both order and invoice
- interact with customers of diverse backgrounds in a positive manner
- Support other grocery store personnel such as cahier and order puller when required
QUALIFICATIONS FOR GROCERY CLERK:
- 0-2 years customer service experience
- Able to safely lift boxes that weigh in excess of 40 pounds
- Physically able to engage in repetitive hand movements reaching shelves of varying heights
- Comfortable and able to safely stand and climb ladders in small places
- Must be able to frequently move from a bent position to standing position to unpack boxes
- Excellent customer service skills in order to work with a diverse population
- Available to work a variety of shifts including weekend a must
- Able to work a varied work schedule that changes every 2 weeks
- Attention to detail and able to learn where store products are located to provide information to customers
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma/ associate's degree a must
- A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in a retail/Grocery/Food Service environment
- A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge