grocery clerk

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Relocation costs not covered by employer. Supermarket/grocery store.

Tasks:

• Bag, box or parcel purchases for customers, for shipment or delivery.
• Carry customer's purchases to parking lot and pack orders in customers' vehicles.
• Obtain articles for customers from shelf or stockroom.
• Direct customers to location of articles sought.
• Unpack products received by store and count, weigh or sort items.
• Record incoming stock.
• Stock shelves and display areas.
• Keep stock clean and in order.
• Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors).
• Operate cash register.
• Provide customer service.

Economic specialization:

Retail business.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site housing options.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

Support for youths:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .