supermarket clerk

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Supermarket/grocery store
• Supermarket or bakery department

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Bag, box or parcel purchases for customers, for shipment or delivery
• Direct customers to location of articles sought
• Unpack products received by store and count, weigh or sort items
• Record incoming stock
• Stock shelves and display areas
• Keep stock clean and in order
• Attach protective devices to products to protect against shoplifting
• Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors)
• Operate cash register
• Provide customer service
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Economic specialization

• Retail business

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Patience

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)