Purpose: To order and merchandise products to meet department objectives for sales, margin, inventory turns and customer service.

Status: Reports to Dairy Manager.

Responsibilities:

Merchandising

• ​Stock department area (shelves, bins, coolers, freezers), rotating to ensure freshness.
• Work closely with Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager to maintain attractive, fully stocked neatly organized displays and end caps working within monthly merchandising plan.
• Provide product information to customers and staff.
• Assist customers with product questions and special orders. Offer samples and suggestions for purchase and preparation and train others in the department to do so.
• Provide direction and work with department staff in stocking and maintaining department.
• Ensure accurate signage is in place.
• Post “Temporarily Out of Stock” and “Manufactures Out of Stock” signs promptly.

Purchasing

• ​Place orders with established suppliers to maintain appropriate in-stock level and inventory turns.
• Participate in the selection of products with Directors, Coordinators and Merchandisers.
• Monitor product movement to help determine which of the non-core products to carry and which to discontinue.
• Receive orders as needed in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date shelf tags and price labeling of department items.
• Implement promotions, sales and new products provided by Directors, Coordinators and Merchandisers.
• Communicate with Directors, Coordinators and Merchandisers the products that sell and what customers have requested.

Department Maintenance

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• Monitor state of equipment and inform Store Manager of problems or needs.
• Maintain department area, bins and shelves in clean, orderly condition, meeting health department standards.
• Organize and participate in inventory counts.
• Maintain shrinkage and inventory records.

Qualifications:​

• Ability to project a friendly, outgoing personality and work as a positive team member.
• Outstanding customer service skills and interest in serving the public.
• Knowledgeable of products and trends in the natural foods industry
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be able to work well both independently and with a team.

Requirements:​

• Ability to work various shifts including early morning, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment.
• Must be 18 years of age to operate equipment.
• Willingness to work in varying temperature conditions including cold environments.
• Able to understand written and spoken English.
• Basic math skills required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $26.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please list your availability:

Work Location: In person