meat department assistant - supermarket

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work setting:

Supermarket/grocery store.

Tasks:

• Direct customers to location of articles sought.
• Unpack products received by store and count, weigh or sort items.
• Maintain computerized stock inventory.
• Order stock.
• Record incoming stock.
• Stock shelves and display areas.
• Keep stock clean and in order.
• Price items using stamp or stickers according to price list.
• Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors).
• Order picking.
• Provide customer service.
• Food safety/handling skills.

Economic specialization:

Retail business.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
3. Are you currently a student?.
4. Do you have experience working in this field?.
5. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
6. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Health benefits:

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

Other benefits:

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).