Clerk Produce - Sobeys, Kenora

AI Summary

This General Clerk position with Sobeys, operating under the Safeway banner in Kenora, Ontario, focuses on maintaining a well-stocked and organised produce department. Key duties include stocking products, building merchandise displays, managing inventory, and providing superior customer service. No previous experience is required, but candidates should possess strong customer service qualities and be available for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

About the Role at Sobeys

As a General Clerk for Sobeys, specifically at the Safeway store in Kenora, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a positive shopping experience for every customer. This position is integral to the daily operations within our Canadian retail environment, where maintaining a well-stocked and appealing store is paramount. You will contribute directly to customer satisfaction by ensuring products are readily available and displays are inviting, making the shopping journey quick, easy, and efficient. Sobeys is a proudly Canadian retail company, and this role offers an opportunity to join a team dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians through exceptional food and shopping experiences. Full training is provided to ensure you are well-equipped for success in this dynamic store setting.

Key Responsibilities and Daily Operations

The daily life of a General Clerk involves a variety of essential tasks that keep the Safeway store running smoothly. You will be responsible for upholding and complying with all company procedures, standards, and policies in every situation. A core aspect of this role is demonstrating superior customer service, greeting customers in a polite and friendly manner, and assisting them as needed. Key operational duties include stocking various products to shelves, such as dairy, frozen, perishable, and non-perishable items, as well as maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programmes. Product rotation, loading and unloading products for the sales floor, and backroom and inventory management are also crucial responsibilities. Additionally, there may be an occasional requirement to operate a cash register for relief during peak business hours, ensuring continuous customer flow during busy shifts. Any other duties as assigned by the Store Manager will also be part of your contribution to the team.

Candidate Requirements and Physical Demands

While no previous experience is required for this General Clerk position, candidates should possess certain qualities to thrive in the fast-paced retail environment at Sobeys. Essential requirements include the ability to learn quickly, a highly motivated and team-oriented approach, and the capacity to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form. Strong customer service qualities are a must, as is the commitment to working in a safe and responsible manner. Flexibility is key, as availability to work flexible hours, including evening and weekend shifts, is strongly encouraged. The physical requirements of the role involve constant lifting of up to 20 pounds, constant reaching and gripping, and frequent bending, walking, standing, twisting, pushing, or pulling. There will also be occasional lifting of up to 20-50 pounds, occasional computer and point of sale system use, and occasional crouching, kneeling, or squatting. Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, ensuring all candidates can meet these requirements with appropriate support.