DAIRY GENERAL CLERK DAIRY FOOD 4 LESS ARROYO GRANDE #13

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PAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 23 retail grocery stores throughout the central valley and central coast of California. Sixteen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the FOOD 4 LESS banner and seven of our stores are Hispanic format with the RANCHO SAN MIGUEL MARKET banner. We believe at PAQ, Inc. that our Employee Owners are our most valuable asset, and we currently have an opening for

Job Title: Dairy Clerk

Location: PAQ, Inc

Reports To: Dairy Lead

Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time

Exemption Type: Non-Exempt

Updated:05/23/2024

Job Summary:

The Dairy Clerk supports the Dairy Lead in meeting sales and profit goals in the department. This is accomplished through providing exceptional customer service by way of keeping the department properly stocked and organized in order to provide optimal product quality and shopping experience to our valued customers.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Helps to maintain proper receiving, storing and stocking of product according to company protocols.
• Follows proper product rotation practices to maintain product quality standards and customer satisfaction.
• Reviews product code dates and follows company procedures in addressing out of code product.
• Takes product to applicable designated work space and organizes appropriately.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace.
• Maintains damaged and spoiled product in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Helps to monitor proper temperatures in cases and coolers and reports any concerns or issues to department Lead and/or Store Management in a timely manner.
• Able to perform duties of a General Grocery Clerk as needed.
• Comply with all company safety policies and adheres to all local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Observes and follows all company policies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1+ years of Grocery Clerk experience preferred.
• Ability to gain and maintain knowledge of products sold in the department.
• Familiarity with product movement to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Ability to follow company protocols for receiving product to ensure product quality standards and accuracy of quantity.
• Good verbal and communication skills to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts as needed.

• Ability to follow all safety protocols including food safety and properly utilizing and maintaining necessary equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to reach, feel and manipulate product.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to push/pull utilizing necessary euipment
• Hand eye coordination and dexterity to properly utilize equipment to stock refrigerated sections of departments as well as displays.

Work Conditions:

• Standard Work Hours: Typically, every day of the week including weekends and holidays with occasional overtime to meet project deadlines.
• Work environment includes refrigerated storage areas and relatively damp or humid conditions including wet or slippery floor surfaces.
• Noise levels are typically moderate but can be extremely noisy if a need arises to check on refrigeration or enter the compressor/machine room.
• Dress Code: Professional and presentable, allowing for working in colder environment and utilizing safety toe shoes.

PAQ, Inc./Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel offers excellent health benefits, enrollment in our ESOP after 1 year, career advancement opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

We look forward to the possibility of you joining our team!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel so classified may vary.

EEO/Inclusivity - As PAQ, Inc. continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.