Multi-Purpose Clerk

About Us

The Save Mart Companies operate 194 Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores in neighborhoods throughout California and Western Nevada. As a proud California-based company, we take extra care to provide customers with the freshest quality products at a great value.

We pride ourselves on putting people first, and our dedication to customers and community is reflected in the connections we've made in the neighborhoods we've served for over 70 years. Our philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities.

Some of our competitive benefits include an exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, and Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for the position of Multi-Purpose Clerk. This role may be assigned to one of several departments within the store, including Center Store, Produce, Meat/Seafood, Bakery/Deli, or Janitorial. The Multi-Purpose Clerk is responsible for promoting sales within assigned departments, answering customer questions, responding to customer requests for products, and accurately placing special orders.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Multi-Purpose Clerk may be assigned to any of the following departments:

• Center Store/Front End - Operate the checkstand according to company policy and procedures, memorize PLU codes, and keep up to date with new products; order, receive, unload, stock, and rotate product onto shelves and cases in all areas of center store operations; merchandise product and perform Point-Of-Sale (POS) and inventory activities

• Produce - Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality; trim, wash, and wrap produce according to company policy; stock, rotate, and merchandise product to maintain freshness and department appeal; maintain floral area both inside and outside of store; keep all areas and equipment of the department clean

• Meat/Seafood - Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality; weigh, wrap/package, and label products for display; stock, rotate, and merchandise product to maintain freshness and department appeal; provide customer service at the seafood counter; take special orders for items such as custom cuts of meat or holiday items; may operate equipment such as slicers and wrappers; keep all areas and equipment of the department clean

• Bakery/Deli - Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality; prepare, weigh, package, and label products for display; stock, rotate, and merchandise baked goods and deli products to maintain freshness and department appeal; take special orders for items such as cakes and party trays; may operate equipment such as ovens, proofers, slicers, and mixers; keep all areas and equipment of the department clean

• Janitorial - Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the store; sweep and mop sales floor, front end, back rooms, and refrigerated areas; clean restrooms, break room, office areas, shelving and cases, front end equipment, shopping carts, and vending machines; clean front of store and parking lot, and empty trash; may operate janitorial equipment such as scrubbers and buffers

• Pharmacy - Operate the pharmacy register according to company policy and procedures and keep up to date with new products; take prescriptions from customers for the pharmacist to process and handle completed orders for customers at the register; maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the department; must maintain confidentiality at all times

Duties Included in All Departments

• Sweep and mop sales floor, front end, back rooms, and refrigerated areas

• May operate forklift if authorized and certified

• May operate baler if authorized

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Excellent customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills

• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and self-motivation

• Capability to be proactive, initiative, enthusiastic, and flexible on the job

Education: High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) or additional job experience

Experience: Six months of related experience

Other: Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours; must be at least 18 years of age

Physical: Requires standing and other physical movements on a frequent basis; requires lifting up to 40 lbs. without assistance

Competencies:

• Customer Connection

• Quality/Quantity of Work

• Personal/Interpersonal Skills

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