Cooler/Freezer Department - #135050

Cooler/Frozen Basic Job Description

Position

Cooler/Freezer Stocker

General Description

Stock the cooler/freezer, small coolers and or frozen section. Check in vendors. Answer pages. Answer customer questions and provide customer assistance as needed. Rotate product and observe date changes. Keep the cooler/freezer clean and safe. Communicate with, co-workers, buyers and other departments. Collective participation.

Job Specifications

Hours: 27-40 hours/week; 8 hour shifts scheduled between 4am and 10pm, including weekends

Desired Experience: Grocery and warehouse experience a plus. Multilinguism a plus.

Essential Functions

Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and safely

Work in the cold (sometimes well below freezing)

Stand/walk for several consecutive hours

Operate hand truck, utility knife, and pallet jack safely

Stock products repeatedly

Product knowledge

Front product regularly, which involves repeated pushing and pulling of units of up to 10 lbs

Easily converse with customers in English

Read English sufficient to read and discuss product labels with customers

Receive and check in vendors, performing the necessary arithmetic

Sweep and mop

Required trainings and meetings

Other Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Check expiration dates and rotate product

Correct pricing inaccuracies

Assist customers with questions/problems

Answer pages and price checks in a timely and accurate fashion

Attend department meetings

Take special orders

Be familiar with vendor return policies

Be familiar with Cooler/Frozen return policy for customer returns

Be aware of system problems; e.g. temperature changes in refrigeration units, condensation, loss of power, faulty doors, light failure, refrigeration alarm

Know where to find the appropriate information required to deal with the above-mentioned problems and be able to follow through quickly

Communicate with other stockers, buyers, office personnel, delivery drivers

Keep cooler/freezer organized and tidy

Distribute stock efficiently throughout the store

Participate in the collective process

Be self-motivated and dependable, and able to work without direct supervision

Able to speak and write English proficiently

Have basic math skills

We are seeking to employ individuals who will help reflect the community we serve. Women, People of Color, Lesbian/Gay/Bi/Trans people, and seniors are encouraged to apply.

Wages and Benefits:

Starting pay $22.00/hr. Full medical/dental/vision insurance for full-time workers (27 or more hours/week), 401(k) retirement plan, seven paid holidays, pay for time off (vacation, sick and personal days).

We reserve the right to change or revise duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This document is not a written or implied contract of employment.