Position Purpose: Exemplifies and ensures strong customer service in all aspects of the job. Directs and controls the operation of the Front End in the absence of store management to achieve sales and profit objectives.
Job Description: As a primary contact for customers, the Person In Charge (PIC) provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service. During the absence of the Store Manager and the First & Second Assistant Managers, the PIC is in charge of the store, with analogous authority to make necessary decisions to operate the store at maximum profit, efficiency, and superior customer service. When in charge of the store (generally at night) the PIC will supervise the store employees. The PIC also acts as a Cashier-Checker (see job description). May be required to work in many of the departments within the store.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
· Provide customer service as currently defined by the employer within the scope of the position and within company policy.
· Responsible for appropriately handling emergencies, customer complaints, employee or customer accidents and supervising all store personnel.
· Maintains high level of familiarity with company policies and procedures.
· Supervises the sales floor to monitor service and replenishment of products.
· Replaces stock in displays surrounding the checkout area.
· Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment within the store.
· Assists other cashiers with computer, register, and scanner problems.
· Responsible for performing basic office functions to assist customers and personnel.
· Operates electronically scanning cash register to total customers’ final bill.
· Receive payment for customer purchase and count back correct change.
· Bag groceries in paper, canvas, or plastic bags. Lift bags into grocery cart. Offer customer assistance with carry out, and perform that task if a Courtesy Clerk is not available.
· May be responsible for completing close of day function in the office.
· May be responsible for counting out of stock product.
· May count tills when other cashier-checkers leave.
· Other duties as assigned.
JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Ability to follow company customer service procedures. Demonstrated prior customer service skills or related experience.
· Ability to interact with customers and co-workers.
· Ability to understand and follow instructions.
· Knowledge of all positions within the store.
· Ability to work independently.
· Desired: Prior experience as a clerk or manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All store employees during the absence of the Store Director or Assistant Store Director.
PERMITS/LICENSES:
Varies depending on store location and state/county requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Inside: 100%%
Outside: Rare
Temperature Extremes: N/A
Chemicals: Seldom (mild detergents or glass cleaner)
MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
six-wheeled cart, grocery cart, box cutter, pens and pencils, spray bottle, rags, mops, broom, telephone/intercom, cash register, credit card scanner, computer, pallet jack, bailer
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Constant (over 70% of the time)
Frequent (30-70%)
Occasional (10-30%)
Seldom (1-10%)
Lifting:
Constantly lifts 1-10 lbs. Frequently lifts 11-20 lbs. Seldom lifts 21-35 lbs.
Carrying:
Occasionally carries 1-10 lbs. Seldom carries 11-50 lbs.
Pushing/Pulling:
Constantly pushes/pulls 1-10 lbs. Occasionally pushes/pulls 11-20 lbs.
Reaching:
Constant knee to shoulder reaching. Seldom overhead and at or above shoulder level reaching.
Standing:
Constant standing while on job. Sitting allowed on breaks.
Walking:
Frequent walking while on job.
Climb/Balance:
Seldom. May use step stool while stocking/facing product on high shelves.
Trunk Functions:
Frequent neck rotation and bending of head. Occasional bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, and squatting. Seldom kneeling.
Upper Extremity:
Constant handling/grasping and repetitive motion while checking, facing, and replacing stock. Frequent fine finger manipulation.
Vision:
Use of peripheral vision and depth perception to move around store and push carts in aisles. Near vision used to operate scanner, make change, and troubleshoot equipment.
Hearing:
To converse with customers, provide service, and receive questions from employees and customers. Answer pages and telephone.
Speech:
To respond to customers and employees and use intercom/telephone.
Safety – Sensitive Position:
Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.
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As you apply to this position, you will be able to consider which of the below positions you are interested in. The pay range is listed below per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement:
- Meat Associate $16.53- $26.70
- Seafood Associate $16.53 - $20.10
- Floral Associate $16.53 - $21.15
- Produce Associate $16.53 - $21.15
- Fresh Cut Associate (Prepackaged fruits & vegetables) $16.53 - $21.15
- Deli Associate $16.53 - $21.15
- Bakery Associate $16.53 - $21.15
- General Merchandise Associate $16.53 - $21.15
- Dairy Associate $16.53 - $21.15
- Frozen Associate $16.53- $21.15
- Receiving/Freight Associate $16.53 - $21.15
- Grocery Associate $16.53 - $21.15
- Scan Associate $16.53 - $21.15
- Customer Service Associate $16.53 - $21.15
- Courtesy Associate/Bagger $16.53 - $16.24
- Cashier $16.53 - $21.15
What you bring to the table:
- You take pride in the work you do, whether big or small
- You agree that food is central to all our lives
- Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy
- Smiling and making others smile is your favorite
- You are eager & willing to learn
- Being a part of your community matters
Why you will choose us:
Albertson’s Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.
Benefits Overview
Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked), paid holidays (between 7-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). In addition, you’ll be eligible:
- Flexible work schedules
- Associate discounts
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
Our Values
- We put people first
- We are customer-driven
- We value different perspectives
- We raise the bar
- We act as owners
- We are one team
- We build belonging
- We are committed to a healthy future
About Us:
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. We have a new vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength with deep local roots, that offers an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how a customer chooses to shop with us. We want talented individuals to be a part of this journey!
The organization includes 2,230 stores, 23 distribution facilities, and 20 manufacturing plants with over 300,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly owned with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.53 - $21.15 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Newcastle, WA 98059: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person