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Grocery Store Assistant Manager

CW Resources, Inc.
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grocery Store Assistant Manager position at CW Resources, Inc.?

CW’s Core Values: Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Ss Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

Copy and paste the link to watch our video to learn more about our Commissary Management position: https://tinyurl.com/54m6k4vr

  • Location: Fort Jackson Commissary
  • Shift: Monday 6:00pm to Completion and Tues, Wed, Fri, & Sat 8:00pm to Completion

CW Resources is seeking a hands-on 3rd Shift Assistant Project Manager /Operational Assistant Supervisor. In this role, you'll support the Project Manager with daily operations, help supervise and guide the overnight team, and lead by example by actively participating in stocking duties such as unloading pallets, restocking shelves, rotating products, facing merchandise, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Start your shift by preparing for the night ahead:

  • Check in with the Project Manager to review shift goals and assigned employee sections.
  • Go over any outstanding tasks or updates from the previous shift.
  • Conduct a brief team huddle to outline priorities, assign areas, and communicate safety reminders.

Support the team throughout the shift:

  • Monitor stockers and general team performance across assigned sections.
  • Provide guidance and coaching to ensure safe and efficient work practices.
  • Assist with training new team members or cross-training existing employees.
  • Answer questions, resolve minor issues, and help keep the team on track.

Jump in with stocking and warehouse duties:

  • Unload deliveries and organize pallets for shelving.
  • Stock shelves accurately and efficiently, following rotation standards (FIFO).
  • Replenish high-demand items and maintain organization in back stock areas.
  • Ensure products are properly labeled, faced, and merchandised.
  • Oversee break coverage to maintain productivity during rest periods.
  • Perform quality checks to ensure shelves are clean, organized, and properly stocked
  • Identify and report damaged products, inventory gaps, or safety concerns.

Wrap up the shift:

  • Prepare notes or reports for the incoming supervisor or manager.
  • Communicate any unresolved issues or updates for the next team.
  • Complete a final walkthrough to ensure areas are clean and tasks are completed.

What You'll Need to be Successful:

  • Minimum of 2 year of experience working in a grocery store, warehouse, or similar setting.
  • Proficient understanding of safety protocols and store compliance standards.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to give clear, respectful verbal and written instructions to team members and customers.
  • Supportive and solution-oriented mindset, especially when coaching team members through challenges or performance issues.
  • Professional and composed approach to resolving customer concerns and team conflicts fairly and efficiently.
  • Ability to delegate tasks effectively and manage various learning styles.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Valid Real ID.

What You’ll Love About This Role:

  • Mission-driven work that makes a meaningful impact.
  • The opportunity to work alongside exceptional and welcoming team members.
  • Access to a dedicated Employee Wellness Coordinator.
  • Clear pathways for growth into leadership and project management roles.
  • A supportive, collaborative team environment.
  • Regular recognition for initiative, effort, and results.

Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you: https://tinyurl.com/9yc7h8um 

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:

  • Employer Sponsored Benefits Includes:  
    • Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Telemedicine
    • Retirement Plan & Match Options 
    • Short Term Disability
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time

Mental & Emotional Demands:

  • Patience and emotional resilience in supporting individuals with varying abilities.
  • Focus and situational awareness to ensure team safety and task completion.
  • Problem-solving and adaptability in dynamic or unpredictable situations.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

  • Frequent standing and walking throughout the store (up to 8 hours/day).
  • Bending, lifting, and carrying items (up to 30–50lbs occasionally).
  • Reaching and stooping to stock shelves or assist team members.
  • Use of hands for writing, typing, or handling equipment (e.g., box cutters, scanners).
  • Ability to assist with mobility or physical tasks for team members.
  • Exposure to varying temperatures, particularly in refrigerated and freezer sections.
  • Standard grocery store noise levels (customers, carts, PA system, machinery).
  • Occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals or strong smells.
  • Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

We welcome all individuals to apply for this position. At CW, we are committed to maintaining a respectful and supportive work environment where all employees are valued for their contributions. All applicants will be given equal consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding discrimination.

Company Overview: CW Resources, a part of CW Group, is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven, high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. We’re proud to offer a wide range of services, from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do, and we continue to work toward a brighter, more welcoming future for all.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: CW Group, Inc. Entities and Affiliates are committed to pay transparency and fairness. Salary ranges provided reflect the expected compensation based on experience, education, skills, qualifications, location and other relevant job-related factors, and may include additional components such as incentive compensation and benefits.  Final compensation will be determined in accordance with applicable laws and business needs (such as contractual obligations). 

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  • Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws posters: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/olms/poster/labor-rights-federal-contractors
  • CW’s Self - Disclosure Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=zZj4MtUu00iOjM5NS60vhGhCUZaiq9RLhDLFapc8phdUQzRDRTlPUDNINzI3QTNUNEJONlZDSTZSMC4u&route=shorturl
  • Please E-mail: hrhelp@cwresources.org to submit a request for accommodation with the application process.
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