GROCERY LEAD DAY FOOD 4 LESS ATASCADERO #10 - Food 4 Less : Job Details

Join our Team today and start your ownership journey! PAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 23 retail grocery stores throughout the central valley and central coast of California. Sixteen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the FOOD 4 LESS banner and seven of our stores are Hispanic format with the RANCHO SAN MIGUEL MARKET banner. We believe at PAQ, Inc. that our Employee Owners are our most valuable asset, and we currently have an opening for Job Title: Day LeadLocation: PAQ, Inc, Store Location, On-SiteReports To: Manager, Combo or GroceryEmployee Type: Regular, Full-TimeExemption Type:Non-ExemptTravel Required: NoWage Scale: Skilled Level IIIUpdated:07/28/2024Job Summary:The role of the Day Lead is crucial for the seamless operation of the store, focusing on meticulous supervision of daily activities on the sales floor. This position entails a hands-on approach to managing floor staff, with a strong emphasis on fostering a team environment that is both efficient and motivated. The primary objective is to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers, ensuring that it is exceptional and consistently exceeds expectations. By coordinating efforts, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing strategies for continuous improvement, the Day Lead plays a crucial role in maintaining the store's reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction.Essential Functions of the Position:

• Overseeing and assisting with inventory levels, ordering stock to ensure product availability, and managing stock rotation to minimize waste.
• Train and manage floor employees, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
• Ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction by addressing customer concerns, providing product information, and maintaining a customer-friendly environment.
• Coordinating the layout of the sales floor, organizing displays to maximize customer interest and sales, and ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met.
• Streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and productivity while reducing costs and improving the shopping experience.
• Oversee proper processing/disposal of damaged goods and hazardous waste in the backroom and sales floor.
• Address customer satisfaction issues and work with the Store Director/Combo or Grocery Manager to provide solutions to customer matters.
• Communicate all product needs/concerns with the store management team.
• Contact appropriate vendors and monitor work performed.
• Greet all customers and provide prompt and courteous service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with retail management principles, including inventory, sales, and personnel management.
• knowledge of customer service best practices and strategies for enhancing customer engagement.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and other relevant health and safety regulations.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, customers, and management.
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement changes effectively.
• Proficient in organizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Abilities:

• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a team towards achieving store objectives.
• Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
• Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations.
• A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking shelves, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products.
• Climbing ladders to perform warehouse tasks at elevated heights.
• Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills, such as using tools or handling small objects.
• Operate equipment to move or store products and displays.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
• Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
• Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Conditions:

• Work Hours: Vary, with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically, 8-hour shifts for full-time employees.
• Environment: Indoor, climate-controlled, with adequate lighting and ventilation.
• Primary Work Stations: Work within the grocery store environments, which include various sections such as the sales floor, backrooms, and exterior areas.
• Dress Code: Professional and presentable attire as determined by store management, including a name tag, company-issued shirts, hats, jackets, or personal shirts that are black, burgundy, or blue, in good repair, and not faded.
• Exposure: May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals.
• Noise Level: Usually low to moderate, with occasional loud periods from customers, store announcements, and equipment.
• Interaction: Constant interaction with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Over one year of Grocery Clerk experience is preferred.
• Complete the company's OSHA-accredited forklift training.

Company Employment Policies:

• PAQ, Inc is an At-Will employer.
• PAQ, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

PAQ, Inc./Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel offers excellent health benefits, enrollment in our ESOP after 1 year, career advancement opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. We look forward to the possibility of you joining our team! The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel so classified may vary. EEO/Inclusivity - As PAQ, Inc. continues to grow, our diversity-from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences-is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $20.00
• Max Hiring Rate $24.00

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