Portsmouth,VA,USA Airline Opening | Hiring

Food Lion is a well-established supermarket chain that has been dedicated to providing communities with an easy, fresh, and affordable shopping experience since its founding in 1957. With a strong presence across ten Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, Food Lion serves more than 10 million customers weekly and employs approximately 82,000 associates. Known for its commitment to quality and customer service, Food Lion operates numerous retail locations, ensuring customers have access to fresh food products and everyday essentials. The company's dedication extends to maintaining a welcoming shopping environment and delivering outstanding value to the customers it serves. The company prioritizes inclusivity and equal employment opportunities for all associates and applicants, reflecting its vision of diversity and fair treatment. This specific opportunity is for a position within Food Lion's Perishable Department located in Portsmouth, Virginia, at Store 02659 (Market 7236103). The role involves directly engaging with customers and managing the quality and presentation of perishable goods, including meat, dairy, frozen foods, lunchmeat, and ice cream. The primary purpose is to provide quality customer service while maintaining departmental standards in line with Food Lion's standard practice manual. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximizing sales and minimizing product shrink by effectively utilizing company tools and adhering to policies and guidelines regarding ordering, receiving, rotating, and displaying merchandise. The position requires attentiveness to fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping environment. The associate will be responsible for receiving deliveries, coding products when applicable, rotating stock, maintaining proper product levels, and processing meat such as beef and ground products. This position also includes the assembly, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment such as grinders, as well as the proper cleaning and sanitization of the department. Compliance with food safety, workplace safety, local, state, and federal regulations is paramount. The role demands that associates uphold Food Lion's appearance standards by wearing the company uniform with name badge and maintaining neatness during their shifts. Additionally, candidates must successfully complete relevant training sessions, including computer-based training and other provided educational materials, to ensure they are well-equipped to perform their duties effectively. The position is physically demanding and requires the ability to stand for the entire shift, perform repetitive motions, lift and move products weighing up to 50 pounds at times, and tolerate working in varying temperature conditions for brief periods. Food Lion fosters an environment that encourages teamwork, safety, and adherence to company policies, aiming to maintain the highest standard of customer service in all interactions. This role is ideal for individuals who have excellent organizational skills, are eager to learn and adapt, and are committed to delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced retail setting.

• Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
• perform repetitive hand and arm motions
• bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs continuously, 25 lbs frequently, and 50 lbs on occasion
• pull or push up to 75 lbs on occasion
• stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
• be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials
• frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
• meet established volume activity standards for the position
• tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time