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.
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Ready·e for a fresh start?
A day in the life of a clerk in the fruit and vegetable department: Knowing that you yourself are a customer, you know how important it is to find exactly the fruits and vegetables you are looking for. To build customer loyalty, it is essential to maintain a well-stocked aisle in order to offer a fast, easy and efficient shopping experience. That’s why our fruit and vegetable stalls play such an important role in the success of our stores. Comprehensive training is offered for this position.
Here’s how you’ll help make a difference:
Experience
No prior experience required
Key Responsibilities
Comply with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
Welcome customers in a polite and friendly manner
Provide superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs
Ensure the filling of shelves for fruits and vegetables and related products (frozen, perishable and non-perishable foods)
Maintain and prepare displays according to Safeway programs
Rotate products
Loading and unloading products for the sales area
Manage the back store and inventory
Use a cash desk if needed to help during peak hours
Perform other tasks as assigned by the store manager
Your qualities and assets:
Knowledge, skills and abilities required
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to work in a dynamic environment
High motivation and team spirit
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Strong customer service qualities
Work safely and responsibly
Ability to work flexible hours
Evening and weekend availability strongly encouraged
Must be available at all times on Sunday (Alberta only)
Physical demands (Very rare: not daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)
Constant lifting of items up to 20 pounds
Constant need to stretch and grip items
Frequent need to bend, walk, stand, twist, push or pull
Occasional need to lift items from 20 to 50 pounds
Occasional use of the computer and point-of-sale system
Occasional need to bend down, kneel, and squat
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
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.
Additional Information
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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
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.
