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Position Summary:

Lee’s Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, exceptional service, and a friendly, welcoming environment. We value our team members and treat them like family, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities in which we serve.

The Freight Crew plays a vital role in the success of Lee’s Marketplace by ensuring that products are accurately and efficiently stocked before the store opens or during early business hours. This position involves unloading trucks, stocking shelves, rotating product, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Freight Crew members help create a positive first impression for guests by ensuring the store is fully stocked and ready for the day.

Primary Position Duties:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Unload freight deliveries and verify the accuracy of shipments.

+ Stock shelves, endcaps, and displays in assigned areas quickly and accurately.

+ Rotate products to ensure freshness and remove any damaged or expired items.

+ Maintain backroom organization.

+ Assist in building and setting promotional and seasonal displays.

+ Work efficiently as part of a team to complete freight goals before store opening and during business hours.

+ Operate equipment safely, including pallet jacks, carts, and box cutters.

+ Follow company policies, food safety standards, and safety procedures.

+ Communicate any stock issues or concerns to the Grocery Manager or Freight Lead.

+ Occasionally assist guests with locating or reaching products if working during store hours.

Guest Service:

+ Greet customers warmly and offer assistance in locating or learning about grocery products.

+ Resolve customer complaints or product concerns professionally and promptly.

+ Provide recommendations and product knowledge to enhance the shopping experience.

+ Coordinate with guests in regards to special orders

+ Ensure shelves are fully stocked and presentable to support a positive guest impression.

Product Handling:

+ Assist in the maintenance of the displays throughout the store according to store standards.

+ Ensure product freshness by assisting with the verification of date coding on items and proper rotation of product.

+ Record all damaged product and rework or store in designated backroom cooler areas.

+ Stock all grocery products using proper rotation (FIFO) to ensure freshness.

+ Handle all products safely and according to food safety guidelines, including cold chain management.

+ Maintain accurate inventory levels through cycle counts and shrink control.

Cleanliness and Safety:

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area.

+ Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.

+ Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to management.

+ Provides an example for other team members to maintain a clean and safe environment

Team Collaboration:

+ Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals.

+ Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.

+ Provides a safe, clean, and positive environment; and consistently builds and supports a culture that is based on relationships and continuous improvement.

+ Continually strives to build knowledge and skills, both personally and within the department and store through training and education of self and other team members.

+ Provides a professional example for other team members to follow.

+ Attends team meetings and training sessions.

+ Assist other departments as needed.

+ Work in a fast-paced, sales environment with tact and patience

+ Work with team to ensure products are sold well before their expiration date.

Position Requirements:

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, WE TRAIN!!

+ Age Requirement: 18yrs **Physical Requirements:**

+ Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods.

+ Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

+ Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment.

+ Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance.

+ Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.

+ Prolonged periods standing and walking.

+ Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the store.

+ Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting repeatedly.

+ Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders are required.

Tools and Machinery:

+ Pallet jack

+ Forklift

+ Box Cutter Knives and Blades

+ Two-wheeler and six wheeler

+ Hand-held ordering machine

+ Computer use

+ Phone/Intercom

+ Any other tools and machinery seen fit for role

Education or Skills:

Education and Experience:

+ High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Applicants currently working toward completion are welcome to apply.

+ Basic computer proficiency

+ Previous customer service experience preferred

Skills and Abilities:

+ Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members, and guests.

+ Friendly, customer-focused attitude.

+ Basic knowledge of food safety or willingness to complete training

+ Punctual, dependable, and able to follow instructions

+ Ability to implement solutions quickly and effectively.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to handle team member, guest, and vendor inquiries and complaints effectively.

+ Ability to read and follow instructions.

+ Great verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits:

Compensation:

+ Competitive hourly wage/salary.

+ Paid time and a quarter on Sundays

+ Benefits packages including health insurance, Disability plans, EAP, 401k plans, and Supplemental Insurances.

+ 10% discount, restrictions apply

+ Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations

+ Paid Time Off to those who qualify

Work Environment:

+ Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.

+ Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

+ Safety forward atmosphere

+ Innovative, supportive, and input driven management team.

Lee's Marketplace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

**Note:** This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.