Stock Associate

*COMPANY OVERVIEW* Are you ready to start a career with an organization dedicated to lifting lives out of poverty throughout the State of Florida? At United Against Poverty, we care deeply about the communities we serve and believe that poverty is not permanent; and that people are not defined by their current circumstances.
Our member grocery and other supportive programs ensure our community members have access to the resources, crisis care, case management, food and household subsidies and transformative education necessary to stabilize their current situations and permanently improve their lives for the future.
*POSITION SUMMARY* As a Stock Associate at United Against Poverty, you play a critical role in ensuring our members have plenty of items to select from during their visit.
Stock Associates work to ensure our members can find all of the items they need on their shopping list.
During your shift, you will be stocking shelves, moving inventory, unloading trucks, helping customers and more.
*WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING* * Receiving and stocking merchandise throughout the facility.
* Organizing and maintaining the backroom by following company standard operating procedures and safety and sanitation procedures.
* Setting up, cleaning up and organizing product displays; receiving, sorting and staging of all merchandise.
* Helping to ensure the proper execution of the inventory flow process, maintaining backroom standards, and safety standards.
* Unloading of trucks, processing goods, etc.
* Collaborating with other team members to ensure the facility is properly maintained.
* Following all health and safety guidelines and regulations.
* Complying with Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services regulations for cleanliness and upkeep of the Member Share Grocery Program.
* Assisting with all other MSGP department projects as needed.
*ESSENTIALS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL* * Previous experience working in a stocker and/or retail position is preferred.
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Positive attitude, even in the face of adversity.
* Ability to work well and collaborate with others.
*EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS* * At least one-year experience in a similar role is preferred.
* Must be able to work a flexible shift, including holidays and weekends.
*PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS* Must be able to stand, walk and move around for long periods of time.
Must be able to push, pull, bend and lift up to 25lbs without assistance.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: United Against Poverty provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $13.
75 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Weekly day range: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person