Clerk II -Reg. PTU

Job Title: Clerk II -Reg. PTU
Requisition ID: 196542
Career Group: Store Careers
Job Category: Retail - Bakery
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Part-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Vernon
Location: 4919 Vernon Square Safeway
Postal Code: V2J 2M7

Looking for an exciting and fulfilling place to work? You've come to the right place!

We love working with ambitious people who love food as much as we do. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life.

Launched in 2010, FreshCo's commitment to delivering top quality products with lower prices and superior service to customers makes FreshCo stores a great place to work. Today, FreshCo and its franchise partners proudly operate 155 stores across Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.

Please note that this career opportunity is for a role at an independently owned and operated corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “FreshCo.” trademark(s) by Sobeys Capital Incorporated (“Sobeys”). Applicants hired by a Franchisee will be employees of the Franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Sobeys or its affiliates.

Ready to Make an impact?

About Safeway:

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

A day in the life of a Variety Clerk:

As a customer yourself, you know how important it is to find exactly the health and beauty products you are looking for. Maintaining a well-stocked store so that the customer shopping experience is quick, easy and efficient is the key to building loyalty. That is why our Variety Clerks play such an important role in the success of our stores. Full training is provided for this position.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

Experience

• No previous experienced required

Key Responsibilities

• Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
• Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner
• Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs
• Stocking product to shelves
• Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs
• Ensure standards of department presentation and operations are met; including cleanliness, rotation, ordering and superior customer service
• Responsible for ordering and inventory control
• Completion of associated paperwork
• Ensure proper backroom procedures are being met

What you have to offer:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Highly motivated and team oriented
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form
• Possess strong Customer Service qualities
• Works in a safe and responsible manner
• Available to work flexible hours
• Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged
• Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only)

Physical Requirements

• (Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)
• Constant lifting of up to 5 pounds
• Occasional lifting of between 5-50 pounds
• Constant reaching, standing, walking, gripping
• Frequent hand coordination, bending, squatting
• Occasional crouching, kneeling, twisting, climbing (step ladders, stairs)

Why work for us:

• We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension plan for eligible employees
• We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience
• If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be
• We are an award winning organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work

FreshCo. and its franchise partners offer teammates competitive compensation packages that will vary by role, location and store ownership. The salary range for this position $17.85 - $21.00. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.