Description:
About Caledonia Food Co-op
Caledonia Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery store that draws together the diverse communities of Caledonia County and surrounding areas in an inclusive space supporting food justice, local resilience, environmental stewardship, area food producers and a vibrant downtown St. Johnsbury.
Essential Job Duties
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Receiving, checking-in, and stocking incoming orders, ensuring invoice accuracy
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Cleaning, and facing grocery shelves, dairy, meat, bulk and frozen cases
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Greeting and assisting customers in a friendly, courteous manner
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Maintaining date rotation, removing out-of-date product, and proactively preventing spoilage and waste
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Effectively communicates short dates, spoilage, and waste to department buyers and manager
Additional Duties
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May be asked to perform additional duties as required
Essential Skills
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Ability to take direction and work independently with little to no supervision at times
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Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate with teammates and customers
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Ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail, and good organizational skills
Essential Mental & Physical Requirements
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Works with guidance from Grocery Manager and/or General Manager
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Performs a limited number of tasks as dictated by department demands
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Relays information to diverse groups
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Makes independent decisions
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Ability to read and understand invoices and product tags and learn established organizational systems
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Standing, bending, walking, reaching, twisting, squatting, pushing, pulling, and fine motor skills
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Exposure to extreme temperatures, including periods below freezing and above 90 degrees
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Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently
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Ability to use tools and equipment including box cutters, stepladders, and pallet jacks
Requirements:
Experience and Educational Requirements
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There are no educational requirements, though basic knowledge of natural and organic grocery products is a plus.
Other Qualifications
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Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state & local standards - including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
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Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state and local standards
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Compliance with all personnel policies
