Overview

About Safeway: Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail. A day in the life of a Grocery Clerk: As a customer yourself, you know how important it is to find exactly the products you are looking for. Maintaining a well-stocked store so that the customer shopping experience is quick, easy and efficient is the key to building loyalty. That is why our Grocery Clerks play such an important role in the success of our stores. Full training is provided for this position.

Job Description

Experience

No previous experienced required

Key Responsibilities

Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations

Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner

Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs

Stocking product to shelves such as Dairy, Frozen, and non-perishables

Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs

Rotation of product

Loading and unloading of product for the sales floor

Backroom and inventory management

Operating a cash register as needed for relief during peak business hours

Any other duties as assigned by the Store Manager

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Highly motivated and team oriented

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form

Possess strong Customer Service qualities

Works in a safe and responsible manner

Available to work flexible hours

Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged

Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only)

Physical Requirements (Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)

Constant lifting of up to 20 pounds

Constant reaching, gripping

Frequent bending, walking, standing, twisting, pushing or pulling

Occasional lifting of up to 20-50 pounds

Occasional computer and point of sale system use

Occasional crouching, kneeling, squatting

Why work for us: We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension plan for eligible employees We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience. If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be. We are an award winning organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work.

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