Freight Clerk

Job Brief

Come rock out some overnight freight! Ideal candidate has experience in similar area and works well independently & with a team. 37.5-40 hrs/wk, same two days off in a row, 30% staff discount, matched 401k, 2 weeks PTO, health benefits after 60 days!

For applicants: In accordance with New Seasons Market COVID-19 policy, full COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment for certain positions at the following locations: Arbor Lodge, Cedar Hills, Concordia, Grant Park, Seven Corners, Slabtown, and Woodstock. Medical, disability-related, and religious exemptions may apply.

Position Title: Freight Clerk

Department: Grocery

Supervisory Responsibility: Not responsible for supervising others.

Reports To: Grocery Manager

Region: Oregon/SW Washington

Pay Grade 3 | Non-exempt

Position Description: Stocks, rotates, and faces grocery products and prepares Grocery department for opening. Contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

General

Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances change.Demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage own time. Adjusts priorities, productivity, efficiency and speed based on needs and conditions of department. Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance. Understands and follows through on verbal and written directions.Speaks up. Shares ideas and feedback that contributes to success of store and company. Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company Vision, Mission and Values and sustainability program.Observes all company rules and policies.Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Customer Service

Delivers exceptional service and demonstrates friendly and attentive behaviors with internal and external customers.Engages internal and external customers in a friendly manner, shares information, assists in locating resources, and seeks opportunities to enhance the customer experience.

Position Specific Functions

Prepares Grocery department for store opening.Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count and condition. Communicates any issues to management and merchandising team.Stocks, rotates and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.Builds displays and arranges department products to make attractive presentations, highlighting featured/unique/seasonal items. Separates customer and department special orders and places in appropriate backstock area.Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.Maintains cleanliness, organization and rotation of all areas, products and supplies.Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.Understands and complies with specific shift guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.May participate in inventories.Demonstrates familiarity of Grocery department products and their locations in the store.Notifies department manager or Manager On Duty of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the store.

Facilities, Sanitation, Work Safety and Food Safety

Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.Performs janitorial tasks in compliance with sanitation standards established by store policy and state and local health departments. Contributes to store cleanliness.Maintains equipment, informs store/department management of any problems.Reports all safety concerns and work related injuries to management.Frequent handwashing is required.

Tools and Equipment Used

This position may be required to use the following tools and equipment: box knife, baler, scanner, lift/heister, pallet jack, ladder, cart, hand truck, price gun, temp gun, computer, and office equipment

Position Requirements

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Qualifications And Experience

Friendly and customer service oriented, with an interest in food and cooking.Previous freight, warehouse or retail experience preferred.Basic math and computation skills required.Skills to work independently, effectively manage own time and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a self-directed role preferred.Skills to adapt to the shifting priorities and needs of a retail environment.Skills to exercise good judgment at all times.Self-motivated, with high attention to detail, quality and presentation.Skills to collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally in a team environment and one on one with coworkers, supervisors and customers.Skills to read, understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions.Ability to maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet needs of the department.Ability to reliably meet required work schedule and adhere to company attendance policy.

Physical Requirements

Medium work levelContinuously required to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift. Sitting seldom required.Continuously required to: lift and carry 1-10 pounds; use arms, hands and wrists; grasping/squeezingFrequently required to: lift and carry 11-20 pounds; push and/or pull 1-80 pounds; twist; reach at/above shoulder; reach below shoulderOccasionally required to: lift and carry 21-50 pounds; bend/stoop; crouch/squat; kneel; climb step stoolsFrequency of climbing stairs and ladders dependent on location

Work Environment

Work occurs in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to dust, mold, gluten, fragrances and other fumes and airborne particles, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants, and flowers.Work requires use of and working in proximity to common commercial cleaning agents.This position works on or around moving machinery or moving parts.

Important Notice: The job duties, responsibilities, requirements and conditions, physical requirements and work environment listed in this job description are examples of the tasks that a staff member may be required to perform and may vary slightly based on location. New Seasons Market reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to require staff members to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of business change.

Benefits Information

All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our 30% staff shopping discount. Full-time, regular-status staff that regularly work 24 hours or more per week and have worked for 60 days are eligible for medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits.  Full-time, part-time, and temporary staff who have worked for 60 days and are at least 21 years of age may participate in the 401(k) program. Employees begin accruing PTO on their first day of employment; the amount they accrue depends on hours worked and tenure. Staff may be eligible for paid holidays, depending on schedule and tenure.  Additional benefits include supplemental leave pay (such as parental or bereavement), a store incentive program based on financial & operational goals, paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)3 non-profit, discounts on some forms of public transportation, adoption assistance, and up to $40 reimbursement for dinner out or New Seasons Market groceries for their birthday.

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