Skills and Physical Requirements:

· Ability to be friendly, courteous, tactful and maintain composure in dealing with customers, co-workers and vendors. Requires good interpersonal, organizational and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be a team player. Ability to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.

· Frequently reaches, lifts, stacks and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 80 lbs., within the range of floor level to overhead. Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks, six-wheel carts and pallet jacks. Ability to operate related equipment such as: power lifts, balers, compactors, cutters, pricing guns and computer equipment. Ability to operate 10-key and type on a keyboard.

· Ability to stand up for long periods of time, walk and move rapidly, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. May claim ladders. Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary.

· Mental alertness is required to ensure safe, accurate completion of work activities and to do repetitious work accuracy.

· Requires knowledge of basic mathematics. Requires a good understanding of Company policies and procedures regarding receiving, ordering, stocking, merchandising, pricing, inventory control and product warehousing/storage. Requires product knowledge including seasonality and perishability. Requires knowledge of product movement and factors impacting gross margins.

· Ability to work early mornings, weekends and holidays. Regular attendance is required.

Work Environment:

· Some exposure to varying temperatures while working in the loading/receiving area. Occasional exposure to 28˚ Fahrenheit while handling products in the cooler and -20˚ Fahrenheit in the freezer.

· Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment, tools and work aids necessary to perform job duties.

· Work environment consists of a backroom receiving area. Exposure to varying temperatures while working in the loading and receiving area. Occasional exposure to outside temperature of varying temperatures while assisting with unloading.

Safety – Sensitive Position:

Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

Union and Non-Union: “The pay range is $20.00 to $25.15 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. 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 (9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).”

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this job. If you have questions regarding your ability to physically perform the listed job duties and requirements – e.g. lifting, standing, bending, etc. - please speak to your Store Director. All team members must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each store and from store to store.