Produce - Clerk Sales/Service - Tier II SW

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community.

What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise partners operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.

Ready to Make an Impact?
The Produce Clerk is responsible for carrying out the full range of duties of the position in a professional, responsible, accurate, and timely fashion. The Clerk will deliver exceptional customer service, foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs, and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
• Receive and store merchandise in accordance with established standards.
• Package and label products and implement price changes in accordance with established standards.
• Place merchandise on counters and in displays.
• Oversee all product rotations and remove expired or damaged products.
• Provide exceptional and attentive customer service.
• Boost sales by telling customers about new products, presenting product features and suggesting complementary or alternative products.
• Advise customers (cooking tips, product selection, etc.).
• May be responsible for buffets, credit management, planogram implementation or product quality checks.
• Ensure that equipment and supplies are used in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure that workspace, counters and shelves are clean at all times.
• Comply with established food safety and hygiene standards.
• Remain vigilant to minimize merchandise loss and breakage.
• Perform any other related duties.
What you have to offer:
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• ITHQ certification is a valuable asset.
• You have at least six months of experience in a relevant department.
• You are proficient in receiving, production and display tasks.
• You have strong communication skills and are attentive to customer needs.
• You have strong technical skills in the applicable department.
• You are known for your energy, interpersonal skills and resourcefulness.
• You are available to work various shifts during business hours
• Flexible work hours and overtime
• Short-term exposure to chemicals and cleaning products
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg

Learn more about our story and culture:
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Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
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.