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Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 489391 Address: USA-MA-Middleboro-8 Merchants Way Store Code: Store 08005 Grocery (5150390) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested. PRIMARY PURPOSE Supervise all duties and responsibilities of the Center store associates in the absence of Center Store Manager. Effectively assist in the management of all Center Store operations and to meet financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy. QUALIFICATIONS u2022 A high school graduate or equivalent preferred. u2022 Understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques. u2022 Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills. u2022 Associate must have effective interpersonal and organizational skills. u2022 Ability to lead and supervise a team, demonstrated. u2022 Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements including, successful completion of the forklift and power jack training and strong problem-solving skills. u2022 Associate must meet minimum age requirements. Physical Requirements u2022 Lift up to 20 lbs. regularly, including overhead lifting, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally. Push/pull up to 40 lbs. regularly. u2022 Meet established volume/activity standards. u2022 Stand or walk 100% of the time. u2022 Frequent reaching, grasping and lifting individual stock items below waist level or above shoulder level. u2022 Frequent bending, kneeling and squatting. u2022 Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials and food products. u2022 Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time. u2022 Ability to use computers, calculators and communication systems required to perform the job functions. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS u2022 Responsible for supporting management of all aspects of Center Store operations as delegated by the Center Store Manager. u2022 Effectively lead all Center store associates. u2022 Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations. u2022 Assist in growing sales through effective merchandising strategies. u2022 Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associates' personal needs. u2022 Conduct associate performance appraisals as directed. u2022 Maintain current knowledge of and adhere to all of the standard practices in the Center Store Standard Practices Manual. u2022 Ensure that department conditions involving department appearance, quality, variety, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level. u2022 Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems. u2022 Receive, store, process and merchandise all products in accordance with established department guidelines. u2022 Maintain accurate records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory. u2022 Cut, mark and stock product, as required. u2022 Assist in communicating department and company policies to associates. u2022 Perform various department functions as needed to meet production and customer service guidelines. u2022 Treat all store information as strictly confidential. u2022 Assist in special projects. u2022 Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. Salary range is between $ 18.95 - $27.25 Hrly Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.