Grocery packer job description
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Example grocery packer requirements on a job description
Grocery packer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in grocery packer job postings.
Sample grocery packer requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
Sample required grocery packer soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Team player
- Flexible schedule
- Customer service-oriented
Grocery packer job description example 1
United Natural Foods grocery packer job description
United States of America, Minnesota, Maplewood
Retail
Post Date Jun 30, 2022
Requisition # 141155
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Position Title: Grocery Stocker
Accountable to: Grocery Manager
Job Overview:
To stock, rotate and face product, cut and sort grocery deliveries and build displays as required for daily sales and to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
+ Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store.
+ Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee's designated department or elsewhere in the store.
+ Assists customers by: (examples include)
+ escorting them to the products they're looking for
+ securing products that are out of reach
+ loading or unloading heavy items
+ making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests
+ performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience.
+ Performs department stocking as assigned.
+ Meets or exceeds production requirements, complete all assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
+ Maintains individual assignment card, documents fixed activities, records piece count and production time.
+ Follows case cutting standards, ensure correct placement of stock.
+ Handle product carefully to avoid damage, rotate and face product as required.
+ Performs cutting and sorting of grocery loads as assigned.
+ Cuts cases proper to avoid product damage.
+ Sort stock by aisle, loads onto cart or pallet in stable manner and moves to proper location for stocking.
+ Performs display building as assigned.
+ Prepares location according to instruction and cuts, stocks and faces display product. Restock, rotate and face as needed.
+ Assists in completing grocery order as assigned.
+ Performs cleanup of sales floor and back room as necessary by picking up and compacting cardboard, stacks pallets, cleans up spills and stores overstock.
+ Cleans shelves and racking as needed.
+ Utilize protective devices as required.
+ Understands and practices proper sanitation procedures and ensures the work area is always clean and neat.
+ Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.
+ Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.
+ Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
+ Protects associates and customers by removing potential hazards from the sales floor and parking lot in a timely manner.
Job Requirements:
+ Must be able to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions; deal with a few concrete variables.
+ Must have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
+ Have the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing.
+ Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with depth perception, and field of vision.
+ Must be able to work shifts varying in length and time, including nights, weekends and holidays.
My Cub. My Way.
We provide our customers the best grocery experience period by personalizing our customers' evolving needs with innovation, convenience and by supporting the communities we serve through delivering quality, variety and fresh groceries. At Cub, employment is built on a foundation of diversity and inclusion that enhances and enables our associates' career development through education and training. We pride ourselves in having a strong team of passionate employees who provide exceptional service. Every employee has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our customers.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Additional Information
+ Schedule: Part-time
Retail
Post Date Jun 30, 2022
Requisition # 141155
Sign Up for Job Alerts
Position Title: Grocery Stocker
Accountable to: Grocery Manager
Job Overview:
To stock, rotate and face product, cut and sort grocery deliveries and build displays as required for daily sales and to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
+ Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store.
+ Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee's designated department or elsewhere in the store.
+ Assists customers by: (examples include)
+ escorting them to the products they're looking for
+ securing products that are out of reach
+ loading or unloading heavy items
+ making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests
+ performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience.
+ Performs department stocking as assigned.
+ Meets or exceeds production requirements, complete all assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
+ Maintains individual assignment card, documents fixed activities, records piece count and production time.
+ Follows case cutting standards, ensure correct placement of stock.
+ Handle product carefully to avoid damage, rotate and face product as required.
+ Performs cutting and sorting of grocery loads as assigned.
+ Cuts cases proper to avoid product damage.
+ Sort stock by aisle, loads onto cart or pallet in stable manner and moves to proper location for stocking.
+ Performs display building as assigned.
+ Prepares location according to instruction and cuts, stocks and faces display product. Restock, rotate and face as needed.
+ Assists in completing grocery order as assigned.
+ Performs cleanup of sales floor and back room as necessary by picking up and compacting cardboard, stacks pallets, cleans up spills and stores overstock.
+ Cleans shelves and racking as needed.
+ Utilize protective devices as required.
+ Understands and practices proper sanitation procedures and ensures the work area is always clean and neat.
+ Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.
+ Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.
+ Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
+ Protects associates and customers by removing potential hazards from the sales floor and parking lot in a timely manner.
Job Requirements:
+ Must be able to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions; deal with a few concrete variables.
+ Must have the ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
+ Have the ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing.
+ Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with depth perception, and field of vision.
+ Must be able to work shifts varying in length and time, including nights, weekends and holidays.
My Cub. My Way.
We provide our customers the best grocery experience period by personalizing our customers' evolving needs with innovation, convenience and by supporting the communities we serve through delivering quality, variety and fresh groceries. At Cub, employment is built on a foundation of diversity and inclusion that enhances and enables our associates' career development through education and training. We pride ourselves in having a strong team of passionate employees who provide exceptional service. Every employee has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our customers.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Additional Information
+ Schedule: Part-time
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Grocery packer job description example 2
Shoppers Food grocery packer job description
Cub - Part-Time - Grocery - White Bear Lake South | 141515Job Posting Jun 30, 2022Primary Location Minnesota-White Bear Lake Description ACCOUNTABLE TO: Customer Service Manager
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
To perform customer checkout transactions as required for daily sales and to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Primary emphasis in this position is on following front end checkout procedures in all transactions, maintaining positive customer relations and expedient processing of all orders. The position requires on-going customer interaction, providing prompt, courteous and accurate service. This position requires on going social skills/verbal interaction, register/scanner operation, reading, light lifting, and standing. Position functions and work hours may vary according to business needs. Daily assignments and work direction is provided by the Customer Service Manager or person in charge.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Assist customers and ensure proper service levels and courtesy from all associates
Greet and thank customers
Answer or refer questions and respond to customer requests as needed
Bring customers to location of item
Perform price checks
Respond to customer assistance needs/calls promptly
Direct customer problems to management as appropriate
Monitor and ensure prompt, courteous, and accurate customer relations
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Physical - lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs., equipment operation (scanner, register, check approval machine, coupon machine, intercom), reaching, standing and turning
Mental - judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, memorization, reading, writing and math
Occasional: Physical - lifting/carrying over 50 lbs., equipment operation
(calculator) squatting, stooping/bending and walking
Perform product scanning and processing of customer order in an accurate, efficient and prompt manner
Ensure minimal waiting time to each customer
Account for all products in and under the cart before beginning customer order.
Ask for coupons before beginning an order and codes coupons accurately
Scan each item so it is properly identified by the register system
Obtain prices for items not identified by the register system and completes scan error forms for discrepancies
Has working knowledge of most frequent product codes and new items
Use care in handling of products
Utilize proper etiquette for intercom calls
Follow policy and procedures when handling tobacco, alcohol and lottery transactions
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Physical - lifting/carrying to 50 lbs., equipment operation (scanner, register, check approval machine, coupon machine, intercom), reaching and standing, turning
Mental - judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction,
memorization, reading, writing, math
Occasional: Physical - lifting/carrying over 50 lbs., equipment operation (calculator),
squatting, stooping/bending, walking
Ensure properly handling of all forms of tender and coupons
Count and enter cash into register system
Enter credit and debit card transactions into register system
Enter electronic transactions (food stamps) into the register system
Verify information on check, enter and appropriately utilize check verification system and tender check into register system
Ensure coupons are valid, enter to correct department
Maintain clean, neat and organized till and work area
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Physical - equipment operation (register, check verification machine, coupon machine), standing and turning
Mental - judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, memorization, reading, writing and math
Occasional: Physical - equipment operation (calculator)
Ensure accurate handling of all voids, returns, refunds and exchanges
Follow store return, refund and exchange policies
Complete refund forms and record on register log
Handle transaction in a courteous and efficient manner
Call for shop back of perishable product as required
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Physical - equipment operation (register, check verification machine, coupon machine), standing and turning
Mental - judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, memorization, reading, writing and math
Occasional: Physical - equipment operation (calculator)
Follow front end safety and security procedures
Use appropriate scanning techniques and ergonomic methods
Know and understand store emergency procedures
Apply security tape as needed for proof of purchase
Notify appropriate personnel in case of theft or shoplifting
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Mental - judgment/decision making
Occasional: Mental - memorization, social skills/verbal interaction
Assist with front end maintenance and cleaning
Clear floor and carts, cleans and stocks registers, fills bag stations, assembles tote boxes, performs shop back
Straighten and fill product at check stands as directed
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Physical - lifting/carrying to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling to 10 force pounds, equipment operation (shopping cart, flat bed), squatting, stooping and bending
Mental - judgment/decision making and memorization
Follow all store and department policies and procedures
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Mental - judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction,
memorization, reading and writing
Perform other duties as assigned or delegated
Note: *Within each essential functional requirement, “Frequent” represents approximately 15% of
the work shift or at least ten repetitions per work shift. “Occasional” represents approximately less than 15% of the work shift or fewer than 10 repetitions per work shift
*Management retains the discretion to add or to change the position functions at any time.
*Position functions may vary by store location
Cashier
Functional Requirements
Tasks Performed (Normal Job Duties): See Narrative Job Description
Machines, Tools, Equipment Used: Cash register, telephone, intercom, scanner, coupon machine, check verification machine, lottery ticket machine, carts, money order machine, gift certificates, credit/debit machine
Physical Requirements for an 8 Hour Workday
Activity
(at one time)
<30
min
1hr
2hr
3hr
4hr
5hr
6hr
7hr
8hr
Shift Total
Standing
x
Sitting
Walking
x
Driving
Visual Acuity
x
Environment
Activity
(at one
time)
None
<30
min
1 hr
2 hr
3 hr
4 hr
5 hr
6 hr
7 hr
8 hr
Shift
Total
Inside
x
Outside
x
Inside
Cooler
x
Inside
Freezer
x
Actions Required While Working on the Job
Activity
Not at all
Seldom
0 -1 hours
Occasionally
1 - 2.5 hours
Frequently
2.5-5.5hours
Continuously
5.5 - 8 hours
Stairs
x
Climb
x
Balance
x
Bend/Stoop
x
Kneel
x
Crouch
x
Crawl
x
Push/Pull
x
Squat
x
Reach above Shoulder Level
x
Reach at Shoulder Level
x
Lifting Requirements
Functions Lifting
None
Seldom
0 - 1 hours
Occasionally
1 - 2.5 hours
Frequently
2.5 - 5.5 hours
Continuously
5.5 - 8 hours
Distance Lifted
(inches, feet, yards)
1 lbs. to 5 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
5 lbs. to 10 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
10 lbs. to 20 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
20 lbs. to 30 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
30 lbs. to 40 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
40 lbs. to 50 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
Over
50 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
Carrying Requirements
Functions Carrying
None
Seldom
0 - 1 hours
Occasionally
1 - 2.5 hours
Frequently
2.5 - 5.5 hours
Continuously
5.5 - 8 hours
Distance Lifted
(inches, feet, yards)
1 lbs. to 5 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
5 lbs. to 10 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
10 lbs. to 20 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
20 lbs. to 30 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
30 lbs. to 40 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
40 lbs. to 50 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
Over
50 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
Items generally lifted or carried: Bags of groceries for customers, cash drawers, all items as they are scanned, debris from floor/aisles.
Pushing / Pulling Requirement
Functions
Pushing / Pulling
Items / Material
Force Pounds
Distance Pushed
Surface
Grocery Carts
Up to 20
to 100 feet
Concrete, tile, flat
Flat Carts
Up to 20
to 100 feet
Concrete, tile, flat
Hand Movement
Activity
Right/Left/
Both hands
Not at all
Occasionally
1 - 2.5 hours
Frequently
2.5 - 5.5 hours
Continuously
5.5 - 8 hours
Simple Grasping
x
Fine
Manipulation
x
Items/tools involved in arm/hand movement: Cash register, cash drawer, check/coupon/credit card/lottery machines, drawers, keys, pens, calculator, fax machine, money order machine
*Functional requirements may vary by store location
Why Work for Supervalu?
SUPERVALU Inc. is one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. with annual sales of approximately $17 billion. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of almost 3,400 stores. Headquartered in Minnesota, SUPERVALU has about 35,000 employees. We know that bright, motivated people are the reason for our success. Because of our employees, we've been providing the best service to our customers for more than 135 years.
We encourage FRESH thinking, offer an environment of inclusion and support, and set no boundaries on your achievement!
A GREAT PLACE TO GROW!
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
To perform customer checkout transactions as required for daily sales and to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Primary emphasis in this position is on following front end checkout procedures in all transactions, maintaining positive customer relations and expedient processing of all orders. The position requires on-going customer interaction, providing prompt, courteous and accurate service. This position requires on going social skills/verbal interaction, register/scanner operation, reading, light lifting, and standing. Position functions and work hours may vary according to business needs. Daily assignments and work direction is provided by the Customer Service Manager or person in charge.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Assist customers and ensure proper service levels and courtesy from all associates
Greet and thank customers
Answer or refer questions and respond to customer requests as needed
Bring customers to location of item
Perform price checks
Respond to customer assistance needs/calls promptly
Direct customer problems to management as appropriate
Monitor and ensure prompt, courteous, and accurate customer relations
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Physical - lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs., equipment operation (scanner, register, check approval machine, coupon machine, intercom), reaching, standing and turning
Mental - judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, memorization, reading, writing and math
Occasional: Physical - lifting/carrying over 50 lbs., equipment operation
(calculator) squatting, stooping/bending and walking
Perform product scanning and processing of customer order in an accurate, efficient and prompt manner
Ensure minimal waiting time to each customer
Account for all products in and under the cart before beginning customer order.
Ask for coupons before beginning an order and codes coupons accurately
Scan each item so it is properly identified by the register system
Obtain prices for items not identified by the register system and completes scan error forms for discrepancies
Has working knowledge of most frequent product codes and new items
Use care in handling of products
Utilize proper etiquette for intercom calls
Follow policy and procedures when handling tobacco, alcohol and lottery transactions
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Physical - lifting/carrying to 50 lbs., equipment operation (scanner, register, check approval machine, coupon machine, intercom), reaching and standing, turning
Mental - judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction,
memorization, reading, writing, math
Occasional: Physical - lifting/carrying over 50 lbs., equipment operation (calculator),
squatting, stooping/bending, walking
Ensure properly handling of all forms of tender and coupons
Count and enter cash into register system
Enter credit and debit card transactions into register system
Enter electronic transactions (food stamps) into the register system
Verify information on check, enter and appropriately utilize check verification system and tender check into register system
Ensure coupons are valid, enter to correct department
Maintain clean, neat and organized till and work area
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Physical - equipment operation (register, check verification machine, coupon machine), standing and turning
Mental - judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, memorization, reading, writing and math
Occasional: Physical - equipment operation (calculator)
Ensure accurate handling of all voids, returns, refunds and exchanges
Follow store return, refund and exchange policies
Complete refund forms and record on register log
Handle transaction in a courteous and efficient manner
Call for shop back of perishable product as required
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Physical - equipment operation (register, check verification machine, coupon machine), standing and turning
Mental - judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, memorization, reading, writing and math
Occasional: Physical - equipment operation (calculator)
Follow front end safety and security procedures
Use appropriate scanning techniques and ergonomic methods
Know and understand store emergency procedures
Apply security tape as needed for proof of purchase
Notify appropriate personnel in case of theft or shoplifting
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Mental - judgment/decision making
Occasional: Mental - memorization, social skills/verbal interaction
Assist with front end maintenance and cleaning
Clear floor and carts, cleans and stocks registers, fills bag stations, assembles tote boxes, performs shop back
Straighten and fill product at check stands as directed
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Physical - lifting/carrying to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling to 10 force pounds, equipment operation (shopping cart, flat bed), squatting, stooping and bending
Mental - judgment/decision making and memorization
Follow all store and department policies and procedures
Functional Requirements
Frequent: Mental - judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction,
memorization, reading and writing
Perform other duties as assigned or delegated
Note: *Within each essential functional requirement, “Frequent” represents approximately 15% of
the work shift or at least ten repetitions per work shift. “Occasional” represents approximately less than 15% of the work shift or fewer than 10 repetitions per work shift
*Management retains the discretion to add or to change the position functions at any time.
*Position functions may vary by store location
Cashier
Functional Requirements
Tasks Performed (Normal Job Duties): See Narrative Job Description
Machines, Tools, Equipment Used: Cash register, telephone, intercom, scanner, coupon machine, check verification machine, lottery ticket machine, carts, money order machine, gift certificates, credit/debit machine
Physical Requirements for an 8 Hour Workday
Activity
(at one time)
<30
min
1hr
2hr
3hr
4hr
5hr
6hr
7hr
8hr
Shift Total
Standing
x
Sitting
Walking
x
Driving
Visual Acuity
x
Environment
Activity
(at one
time)
None
<30
min
1 hr
2 hr
3 hr
4 hr
5 hr
6 hr
7 hr
8 hr
Shift
Total
Inside
x
Outside
x
Inside
Cooler
x
Inside
Freezer
x
Actions Required While Working on the Job
Activity
Not at all
Seldom
0 -1 hours
Occasionally
1 - 2.5 hours
Frequently
2.5-5.5hours
Continuously
5.5 - 8 hours
Stairs
x
Climb
x
Balance
x
Bend/Stoop
x
Kneel
x
Crouch
x
Crawl
x
Push/Pull
x
Squat
x
Reach above Shoulder Level
x
Reach at Shoulder Level
x
Lifting Requirements
Functions Lifting
None
Seldom
0 - 1 hours
Occasionally
1 - 2.5 hours
Frequently
2.5 - 5.5 hours
Continuously
5.5 - 8 hours
Distance Lifted
(inches, feet, yards)
1 lbs. to 5 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
5 lbs. to 10 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
10 lbs. to 20 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
20 lbs. to 30 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
30 lbs. to 40 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
40 lbs. to 50 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
Over
50 lbs.
x
to 48 inches high
Carrying Requirements
Functions Carrying
None
Seldom
0 - 1 hours
Occasionally
1 - 2.5 hours
Frequently
2.5 - 5.5 hours
Continuously
5.5 - 8 hours
Distance Lifted
(inches, feet, yards)
1 lbs. to 5 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
5 lbs. to 10 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
10 lbs. to 20 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
20 lbs. to 30 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
30 lbs. to 40 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
40 lbs. to 50 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
Over
50 lbs.
x
to 50 feet
Items generally lifted or carried: Bags of groceries for customers, cash drawers, all items as they are scanned, debris from floor/aisles.
Pushing / Pulling Requirement
Functions
Pushing / Pulling
Items / Material
Force Pounds
Distance Pushed
Surface
Grocery Carts
Up to 20
to 100 feet
Concrete, tile, flat
Flat Carts
Up to 20
to 100 feet
Concrete, tile, flat
Hand Movement
Activity
Right/Left/
Both hands
Not at all
Occasionally
1 - 2.5 hours
Frequently
2.5 - 5.5 hours
Continuously
5.5 - 8 hours
Simple Grasping
x
Fine
Manipulation
x
Items/tools involved in arm/hand movement: Cash register, cash drawer, check/coupon/credit card/lottery machines, drawers, keys, pens, calculator, fax machine, money order machine
*Functional requirements may vary by store location
Why Work for Supervalu?
SUPERVALU Inc. is one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. with annual sales of approximately $17 billion. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of almost 3,400 stores. Headquartered in Minnesota, SUPERVALU has about 35,000 employees. We know that bright, motivated people are the reason for our success. Because of our employees, we've been providing the best service to our customers for more than 135 years.
We encourage FRESH thinking, offer an environment of inclusion and support, and set no boundaries on your achievement!
A GREAT PLACE TO GROW!
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Updated March 14, 2024
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