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Grocery Department Assistant

Assists the Grocery Manager and the Grocery Third Person in the operation of the Grocery Department. Assists with supervising and training personnel, ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, rotating, stocking and merchandising. Directs and controls the operation of the entire store in the absence of the Store Director, Grocery Manager and Third Person.

Duties and responsibilities include championing company and division customer service programs, handling customer relations, performing ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking, rotating and merchandising duties, ensuring compliance with company sanitation, safety, security and other policies, opening and closing the store, and performing all job duties with accuracy, honesty and integrity.

Skills and physical requirements include a thorough understanding of overall company practices, policies and procedures, strong written and oral communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage and develop people, the ability to work alone, with minimal supervision, the ability to be a team player, friendly and courteous demeanor, ability to concentrate and deal with interruptions and customer complaints, knowledge of basic mathematics and weights and measures, ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, ability to reach, lift, stack and maneuver objects, manual dexterity, mental alertness, ability to work at different times of the day and with little or no supervision, and compliance with all company policies including attendance, grooming standards and dress code.

Physical requirements include exposure to potential hazards, exposure to cold temperatures, working conditions consisting of a temperature-controlled store environment, exposure to varying temperatures while working in the loading and receiving area, occasional exposure to outdoor environment, and safety-sensitive position.