Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations
Job Requisition: 544351
Address: USA-ME-Ellsworth-225 High Street Suite 1
Store Code: Store 08123 Meat (5151867)
Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and expand knowledge of seafood product, storage, and preparation techniques.
- Observe and follow all company policies and established standard practices.
- In the absence of the department manager, manage the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
- Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and comply with company personal appearance policy.
- Actively recognize associates who deliver great service and coach associates to expectations when necessary.
- Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems.
- Assist in special projects and perform other functions as assigned by supervision.
- Assist in training other associates when assigned.
- Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
- Work within our company's management planning (MPP) guidelines to maintain productivity.
- Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
- Treat all co-workers with dignity and fairness.
- Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
- Maintain the quality of the department's appearance and presentation.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Effective communication, customer service and selling skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
- Ability to lead and direct others.
Physical Requirements
- Tolerate working in extreme cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
- Stand or walk 100% of the time while working in an area surrounded by freezers and coolers filled with ice.
- Lift cases of products weighing up to 50 lb. frequently.
- Meet established volume activity standards.
- Frequent reaching, grasping, and lifting of products with arms fully extended: waist to shoulder height.
- Use hands to feel objects, use knives to open boxes/cases or to prepare and clean fish.
- Frequent bending.
- Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations
- Cut, filet, and display seafood. Process merchandise properly, paying careful attention to rotation of products according to prescribed standards.
- Perform assigned tasks such as replenishing merchandise, preparation of food products, or setting up displays, etc.
- Use good judgment in the delegation, assignment, and follow up required for the efficient performance of the department.
- Build and maintain ice wall.
- Maintain accurate, neat records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.
- Package and display products according to customer demands.
- Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment according to company policy.
- Supervise job performance of all Seafood Associates as assigned by management.
- Maintain effectiveness of department's staffing, scheduling, and financial results.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Salary range is between $ 18.95 - $27.25 Hrly
Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
