Apply Today to Become an Employee Owner at PAQ, Inc./Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Markets and Gain Access to Some of the Best Benefits in the Industry!

Work to earn FREE MONEY for your retirement and elect Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Packages for as little as $20 per paycheck for yourself and $64 per paycheck for you and your family!

PAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 23 retail grocery stores throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. Sixteen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the Food 4 Less banner, and seven are Hispanic format under the Rancho San Miguel Market banner. At PAQ, Inc., our Employee Owners are the building blocks of a strong future—come build with us!

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Clerk is responsible for supporting store management in maintaining and stocking store merchandise displays and shelves to achieve the crucial goal of promoting sales and maximizing profit. The Warehouse Clerk utilizes all forklifts and necessary equipment in a safe manner so as to maximize efficiency as well as maintain a safe comfortable environment for customers to shop.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Becomes a licensed forklift driver by participating in accredited company training course covering all OSHA required material.
• Assists in maintenance of “Wall of Values,” end displays and soda wall as directed.
• Coordinates with Grocery Manager and Store Director to maintain backstock items as well as merchandise on store shelves.
• Takes stock to applicable storage and/or work load areas.
• Assists in maintaining functions of forklift lifts and other equipment as needed. Reports damaged or malfunctioning equipment to store management.
• Maintains a positive shopping experience for customers while performing assigned duties.
• Monitors store conditions and reports areas of concern to store management in a prompt manner.
• Maintains damaged and spoiled products in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Able to perform duties as an experienced Grocery Clerk as needed.
• Comply with all company safety policies and adheres to all local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Observes all company policies
• Perform all other duties and assignments as directed.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1+ years of Grocery Clerk experience preferred
• Participates in and becomes certified in OSHA accredited company forklift training.
• Forklift experienced preferred

• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow all safety protocols including food safety and properly utilizing and maintaining necessary equipment.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, gross margins, markup percentages, ratios, shrinkage and apply to basic concepts of algebra.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 100lbs. moving pallets and product.
• Hand eye coordination and dexterity to properly utilize equipment to store product and stock refrigerated sections of department as well as displays.

Work Conditions:

• Standard Work Hours: Typically, every day of the week including weekends and holidays, minimum with occasional overtime to meet project deadlines.
• Work environment includes refrigerated storage areas and relatively damp or humid conditions including wet or slippery floor surfaces.
• Noise levels in the department are typically moderate but can be extremely noisy  if a need arises to check on refrigeration or enter the compressor/machine room.
• Dress Code: Professional and presentable, allowing for working in colder environment and utilizing safety toe shoes.

Job Title: Warehouse Clerk

Location: PAQ, Inc

Reports To: Grocery Manager

Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time

Exemption Type: Non-Exempt

PAQ, Inc./Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel offers excellent health benefits, enrollment in our ESOP after 1 year, career advancement opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

We look forward to the possibility of you joining our team!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel so classified may vary.

EEO/Inclusivity - As PAQ, Inc. continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.