Job Description

ABOUT USThe Save Mart Companies operates 194 Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores in neighborhoods throughout California and Western Nevada. Proud to be California's largest regional, full-service grocery chain, the Company and its 13,000 Associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest quality products at a great value.With deep roots in California's Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies and its family of stores prides itself in putting people first. Our dedication to customers and community is reflected in the connections we've made in the neighborhoods we've served for more than 70 years. The Save Mart Companies' philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities.Some of our competitive benefits include exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).We are currently recruiting for the position of:Key Carrier Clerk - 6465 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301The Key Carrier directs the front-end staff and operation in the absence of the Assistant Center Store Manager. This position ensures optimal front-end customer service, performance, productivity, and compliance and is responsible for front-end and parking lot conditions. The Key Carrier supervises and trains Front-End associates to promote a culture reflective of The Save Mart Companies mission statement and winning behaviors. This position ensures all Front-end and department standards are met during assigned shift. The Key Carrier performs store balancing function.Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide customers with a remarkable shopping experience by demonstrating, training, and holding store associates accountable for excellent customer service

• Manage front-end performance and productivity (over/short tills, check collection, cash over/short, WIC compliance, EBT compliance, bottom of basket check, circle savings on receipt, items checked per minute, front-end efficiency, Three's A Crowd, etc.)

• Directly lead Clerks and Clerk Helpers with focus on accountability and achieving high level of business performance assigned area

• Ensure that front-end and parking lot conditions are met (check stand merchandising, floors, cleanliness, shopping carts, bags, etc.)

• Perform store balancing (bookkeeping) function to enhance a remarkable shopping experience in the store

• Perform front-end management functions (to include refunds/returns, loans/pick-ups, check authorization, etc.)

• Monitor customer experience on front-end

• Occasionally maintain total store operations in absence of store management

• Perform other duties as assigned

Hiring pay range: $16.75 - 26.20Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Minimum age requirement: 18 years

• Good communication and interpersonal abilities

• Good training skills

• Strong skills in supervision and coordination

• Good counting and math skills

• Ability to read and write to accurately complete all documentation

• Knowledge of Front-end operations and check stand procedures

• Knowledge of compliance and basic applicable contract/work rules

Education: One year of college or vocational school (or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience)Experience: One year of prior work experience that includes a minimum of 6 months Grocery/Retail experienceOther: Available to work a variety of required retail hoursPhysical: Store environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects; requires lifting up to 40 lbs.Competencies:

• Customer Focus

• Leading People

• Personal/Interpersonal Skills

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