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pDescription/ppstrongPurpose /strongExecute plans as assigned by the Department Manager in the quality, selection, promotion, training and stocking of products to meet department objectives for sales, margin, turns, labor and customer service. To ensure a clean, growing, and well-maintained department with exceptional quality. Assist in cashing and providing an irresistible store experience for customers./ppbr//ppstrongEssential Responsibilities and Functions/strong/pulliProvide and model exemplary service to customers and co-workers using established customer service standards/liliOperate registers, scanners, scales and credit card/debit card terminals/liliPerform basic math functions to collect payment and make change/liliMaintain accurate cash drawer/liliProvide product information and educational materials to customers, answer questions/liliModel our Culture Values, policies and procedures, promote team building/liliTreat all co-workers with consistency and fairness/liliEnsure that communications are clear, direct, and respectful/liliContinuously research, develop and make improvements in efficiency, accuracy, service, quality and safety/liliEffectively influence staff and participate in proper training of newly hired and or newly assigned team members to execute desired results/liliAssist in operational cross training and product knowledge training/liliCut, weigh, wrap, price and package product according to specifications/liliEnsure food safety practices and product rotation to attain good shelf life and safe product for customers/liliMaintain safe, clean and organized work areas/liliEnsure all product is accurately signed according to current standards at all times/liliEnsure proper in-store receiving and returns guidelines/liliMaintain effective working relations with suppliers/liliExecute and maintain clean, attractive, fully stocked and fronted cases/endcaps/liliExecute category management plans for new products and ensure in-stock availability for customers/liliExecute assigned merchandising plans. Plan and participate in resets as needed/liliAttend and participate in scheduled team meetings/liliExecute periodic department inventories/liliPlace orders as assigned by department manager/liliNote and communicate equipment and tool malfunctions/liliAdhere and model to all safety rules. Must use all safety devices/tools to ensure safe operations/liliComplete documents and checklists as assigned by department manager/liliEnsure work area is kept clean and organized at all times/liliExecute approved safety and sanitation programs in the department, including equipment cleaning schedule/liliPerform all maintenance and other tasks as assigned/liliPerform other tasks as assigned by MOD and or Department Manager/li/ulpstrongWork Environment/strong/pulliFast paced shipping and receiving stockroom/liliFrequent exposure to cold, hot, wet or humid conditions (walk-in freezer/cooler, cold/hot climate, hot kitchen)/liliPotential fumes, airborne particles, hazardous materials ranging from natural to chemical (store products, cleaning products, scents from working in a public setting)/liliPotential handling of fresh foods including meats and seafood/liliHandling objects that have been handled by the public/liliRegular work standing or walking on cement floors/liliModerate to loud noise conditions/liliPotential work near moving mechanical parts (loading dock equipment, kitchen equipment)/li/ulpstrongQualifications/strong/pulliKnowledge of organic, natural products and commercial growing practices, and organic certification regulations/liliAvailable to work weekends, holidays, mornings and nights/liliProjects an outgoing, friendly personality/liliDemonstrated objectivity, neutrality and calmness under pressure/liliAbility to follow established systems, procedures and policies with great attention to detail/liliConsistent follow-through on commitments and deadlines/liliAbility to read and comprehend instructions/liliAbility to handle multiple demands, prioritize tasks and stay organized/liliFlexible and adaptable to changing conditions and job requirements/li/ulpstrongSkills/strong/pulliIntermediate Microsoft Office Skills/liliAbility to analyze key indicators such as margin, sales, sales growth, SPLH/liliExcellent verbal and written communication/liliExcellent problem solving skills/liliAbility to plan, develop and implement efficient and productive systems/liliAbility to maintain confidentiality/liliAbility to operate material handling equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, loading dock lifts, truck rail gates)/li/ulpstrongPreferred Experience/strong/pulliGrocery retail and or food service experience preferred/li/ulpThe Lexington Co-op is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. The Lexington Co-op will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business./ppRequirements/ppstrongPhysical Job Requirements/strong/pulliAbility to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, and various office equipment continuously/liliAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the work day/liliAbility to stand for long lengths of time, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach and climb stairs or ladders throughout the work day/liliAbility to clearly and effectively communicate with customers and co-workers/liliSufficient finger and hand dexterity to grasp and hold items of different sizes/liliVision ability – close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception/liliAbility to read register screen, product labels and shelf labels/li/ul pDescription/ppstrongPurpose /strongExecute plans as assigned by the Department Manager in the quality, selection, promotion, training and stocking of products to meet department objectives for sales, margin, turns, labor and customer service. To ensure a clean, growing, and well-maintained department with exceptional quality. Assist in cashing and providing an irresistible store experience for customers./ppbr//ppstrongEssential Responsibilities and Functions/strong/pulliProvide and model exemplary service to customers and co-workers using established customer service standards/liliOperate registers, scanners, scales and credit card/debit card terminals/liliPerform basic math functions to collect payment and make change/liliMaintain accurate cash drawer/liliProvide product information and educational materials to customers, answer questions/liliModel our Culture Values, policies and procedures, promote team building/liliTreat all co-workers with consistency and fairness/liliEnsure that communications are clear, direct, and respectful/liliContinuously research, develop and make improvements in efficiency, accuracy, service, quality and safety/liliEffectively influence staff and participate in proper training of newly hired and or newly assigned team members to execute desired results/liliAssist in operational cross training and product knowledge training/liliCut, weigh, wrap, price and package product according to specifications/liliEnsure food safety practices and product rotation to attain good shelf life and safe product for customers/liliMaintain safe, clean and organized work areas/liliEnsure all product is accurately signed according to current standards at all times/liliEnsure proper in-store receiving and returns guidelines/liliMaintain effective working relations with suppliers/liliExecute and maintain clean, attractive, fully stocked and fronted cases/endcaps/liliExecute category management plans for new products and ensure in-stock availability for customers/liliExecute assigned merchandising plans. Plan and participate in resets as needed/liliAttend and participate in scheduled team meetings/liliExecute periodic department inventories/liliPlace orders as assigned by department manager/liliNote and communicate equipment and tool malfunctions/liliAdhere and model to all safety rules. Must use all safety devices/tools to ensure safe operations/liliComplete documents and checklists as assigned by department manager/liliEnsure work area is kept clean and organized at all times/liliExecute approved safety and sanitation programs in the department, including equipment cleaning schedule/liliPerform all maintenance and other tasks as assigned/liliPerform other tasks as assigned by MOD and or Department Manager/li/ulpstrongWork Environment/strong/pulliFast paced shipping and receiving stockroom/liliFrequent exposure to cold, hot, wet or humid conditions (walk-in freezer/cooler, cold/hot climate, hot kitchen)/liliPotential fumes, airborne particles, hazardous materials ranging from natural to chemical (store products, cleaning products, scents from working in a public setting)/liliPotential handling of fresh foods including meats and seafood/liliHandling objects that have been handled by the public/liliRegular work standing or walking on cement floors/liliModerate to loud noise conditions/liliPotential work near moving mechanical parts (loading dock equipment, kitchen equipment)/li/ulpstrongQualifications/strong/pulliKnowledge of organic, natural products and commercial growing practices, and organic certification regulations/liliAvailable to work weekends, holidays, mornings and nights/liliProjects an outgoing, friendly personality/liliDemonstrated objectivity, neutrality and calmness under pressure/liliAbility to follow established systems, procedures and policies with great attention to detail/liliConsistent follow-through on commitments and deadlines/liliAbility to read and comprehend instructions/liliAbility to handle multiple demands, prioritize tasks and stay organized/liliFlexible and adaptable to changing conditions and job requirements/li/ulpstrongSkills/strong/pulliIntermediate Microsoft Office Skills/liliAbility to analyze key indicators such as margin, sales, sales growth, SPLH/liliExcellent verbal and written communication/liliExcellent problem solving skills/liliAbility to plan, develop and implement efficient and productive systems/liliAbility to maintain confidentiality/liliAbility to operate material handling equipment (i.e. pallet jacks, loading dock lifts, truck rail gates)/li/ulpstrongPreferred Experience/strong/pulliGrocery retail and or food service experience preferred/li/ulpThe Lexington Co-op is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. The Lexington Co-op will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business./ppRequirements/ppstrongPhysical Job Requirements/strong/pulliAbility to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, and various office equipment continuously/liliAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the work day/liliAbility to stand for long lengths of time, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach and climb stairs or ladders throughout the work day/liliAbility to clearly and effectively communicate with customers and co-workers/liliSufficient finger and hand dexterity to grasp and hold items of different sizes/liliVision ability – close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception/liliAbility to read register screen, product labels and shelf labels/li/ul

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