Dept Specialist Key Carrier -Forest Avenue, Coalinga, CA

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We are California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California, where our headquarters are still located today. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and Food Maxx—are cherished regional brands, serving the unique needs of their communities. It’s our 12,000 passionate associates who make our company a great place to work and shop.

We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, and work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to our customers. Shoppers can access our offerings in-store, online, or through convenient home delivery and curbside pick‑up.
The Save Mart Companies is part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family‑owned, diversified holding company operating primarily in the U.S. and Canada and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. The Jim Pattison Group has a long‑term strategic focus to see its companies succeed and grow. Together, our dedication to our associates and customers, commitment to growth and innovation, and our family traditions continue to thrive.

• 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’s 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

Some of our competitive benefits offerings include generous benefits packages (Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, 401 K), tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities, vacation and personal holidays, and in‑store purchase discounts.

$16.75 – $26.20

• 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

High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) or additional job experience

One year of prior work experience that includes a minimum of 6 months Grocery/Retail experience

Available to work a variety of required retail hours

Store environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects; requires lifting up to 40 lbs.

• Customer Focus
• Quality/Quantity of Work
• Personal/Interpersonal Skills

Reference: req
40208

Leadership level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Sales and Business Development

Industries:
Retail

The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.