To perform the primary responsibility of efficient and accurate checking of all grocery vendor deliveries and to perform other functions as required in 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.
Requirements
- Observe all store rules and company policies
- Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress regulations
- Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations
- Responsible for enforcing store operating hours for receiving operations according to company policy
- Responsible for controlling the flow of vendor traffic through receiving doors
- Receive all merchandise and process all credits according to company procedures
- Check and verify all grocery receivings to ensure that the items listed on vendor invoices are actually delivered and meet store policy for quality, count, and condition
- Flag attention to any discrepancies and shortages on invoice documents and obtain signature of delivery vendor for confirmation of such shortages according to company procedure
- Communicate promptly to the store manager any problems or situations which may affect the integrity of the store or of the vendor
- Perform accurate posting of all invoice documents to the receiving log and place all signed invoices in designated secure area
- Take stock to applicable storage and/or work load areas
- Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods
- Be knowledgeable in and both able and prepared to perform all duties of an experienced grocery clerk’s position
- Comply with safety policies and procedures and participate in store’s Safety Committee
- Assist in training associates when assigned
- Control excessive use of utilities and water and observe sound conservation practices
- Greet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service or assistance
- Record all shift hours worked on time card according to company policy and verify by signature the accuracy of all time worked
- Be familiar with invoice documents so as to properly and accurately identify item description, sizes and prices
- Maintain log on any irregularities or discrepancies encountered between invoice and receiving amounts including the method employed by vendor to resolve the discrepancy
- Record invoice documents accurately on the receiving log and place signed invoice in the designated secured area
- Accurately record shortages and damaged shipments on appropriate forms in accordance with company policies
- Process all credits in accordance with standard operating procedure
- Keep perishable merchandise rotated in accordance with store policy and product code dates and pull all out-of-code merchandise from active storage areas for appropriate credit/return-to-vendor or for disposal, as applicable, according to company policy
- Follow approved procedures for receiving product to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation
- Maintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy and state and local health regulations on a regular, ongoing basis
- Keep all warehouse, receiving, storage and spoils areas clean, clear and in good order
- Maintain required clearances in front of all doors, electrical panels, and sprinkler controls
- Sweep warehouse floors as required
- Assist in responding promptly to emergencies or potential safety hazards such as spills and broken glass or plastic containers that contain liquid products
- Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance a minimum of one time per shift
- Use and maintain equipment in good working
- Immediately advise store manager of any maintenance or equipment problems
- Adhere to company policy pertaining to excessive cash in registers and request cash pickups in accordance with such policy
- Observe security standards by staying alert and being aware of customer actions and behavior; report to manager or security any abnormal behavior
- Secure register prior to leaving a register unattended; protect company assets at all times
- Maintain good communications with supervisors and co-workers throughout the organization
- Notify 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
