Winco Foods Store Clerk
Assist management with the operations of the store by performing clerk duties in the designated department (grocery or freight), leading by example, and assisting the department manager in general department operations as directed. Answer customer questions and complaints in a professional manner and assure all customers receive fast, friendly service. Perform the duties of a grocery clerk, cashier and / or freight stocker in addition to assisting assigned employees in the performance of their tasks as appropriate, including notifying them of their breaks and lunches. Performs other related work.
Typical duties and responsibilities include :
- Seeking opportunities to welcome, engage, serve, and thank customers. Maintaining and encouraging an atmosphere of friendly, enthusiastic customer service.
- Providing customer service by performing the duties of a clerk in the designated department (grocery or freight).
- Performing a lead role in customer service which may include handling customer complaints and requests, approving checks, selling gift certificates, issuing refunds, receiving returned check payments, and answering any questions the customer must have.
- Continuously monitoring area activities, including customer traffic flow, coverage of checkout lanes, etc.
- Maintaining cleanliness and eye-appeal of work area, storage area, equipment, and retail displays according to company policy and legal regulations.
- Ensuring the department / area of responsibility is kept clear of excess carts, baskets, garbage, etc.
- Monitoring arrivals, breaks, lunches, and departures of employees in area of responsibility. Communicating with immediate supervisor regularly.
- Assisting immediate supervisor as needed or directed.
- Assisting clerks by providing direction and leadership, demonstrating and performing clerk responsibilities and assigned tasks, and answering employee questions.
- Monitoring cashier money handling procedures and assisting with scan system procedures.
- Filling department racks / shelves, displays, coolers, handling and using cleaning materials, department machines and equipment, pulling cardboard and facing the wall and aisles, performing cashiering duties, and performing other duties as needed or directed.
- Maintaining a constant awareness of customer and employee safety.
- Stocking and rotating merchandise in any area of the store as needed.
- Performing other duties as assigned or needed.
Requirements : Education :
High School Diploma or equivalentExperience :
Communicating clearly and professionally, utilizing excellent verbal, written, and inter-personal communication skills.Providing leadership, exhibiting interpersonal skills by maintaining composure and professionally addressing difficult and sometimes angry individuals.Applying clear understanding of overall company practices, including in-depth knowledge of policies / procedures.Demonstrating initiative and self-direction to perform a variety of simultaneous skills.Conducting visual inspections, reading reports, computer printouts, register and computer screens, etc.Performing basic math and computing weights and measures.Performing primary duties efficiently and accurately with honesty and integrity.Ability to :
Consistently provide world class customer service.Work varied shifts in a 24 / 7 operation.Perform all duties described in the appropriate department specific job description.Understand overall company practices.Properly use cleaning chemicals.Properly handle food products.Reach, lift, and maneuver objects up to 50 lbs.Stand for long periods of time, walk, and move rapidly.Perform duties with mental alertness involving potential hazards.Understand state & federal regulations.Additional requirements :
Must be at least 21 years old.Food Handlers Certification (Per State Laws)Machines and equipment operated :
Refer to appropriate department specific job description.