Job description

Position Title: Apparel Clerk

Enterprise Job Code: 300067

Department: ALE

Position Reports To: Apparel Manager

Position Supervises: N/A

Pay Level: N/A - hourly

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Union/Non-Union

Profile updated:

2/17/15

Position Summary:

Assist customers, process sales, suggest add on sales, keep department merchandise in stock and recovered. Stock fashion, ad, and basic merchandise on the sales floor and/or display fixtures, and provide product information. Role model and demonstrate the Company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.

Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

Essential Job Functions:

* Model “Customer 1st” behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service · Answer telephones when necessary

* Stock displays with new or back-stock merchandise

* Set up advertising signs and display merchandise on fixtures to attract customers and promote sales as directed · Verify shelf stock levels are maintained

* Maintain and recover assigned section(s)

* Perform fitting room attendant duties

* Build ends and displays

* Comply with ticketing standards, apply Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) security tags to operational standards

* Comply with corporate policies

* Promote and follow Company initiatives

* Comply with all safety guidelines and standards

* Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

* When working in Shoe Section: o Maintain clean, safe work area to preserve customer safety; put away shoes left on floor o Change displays

o Set up table and end cap displays o Maintain and recover department

* When Cashiering: o Perform cashier functions when necessary: open/close register, ring sales, complete tender transactions, bag merchandise, make money drops

o Complete Not In File document o Call for item verification

o Verify all Electronic Article Surveillance Tags are deactivated or removed from products at point of sale

o Respond to Electronic Article Surveillance pedestal activations, as necessary

* When Price Changing:

o Complete price changes

o Audit and maintain signage, including ends and displays o Maintain Universal Product Code (UPC) integrity o Research and correct audits

Behaviors/Skills:

Leadership behaviors needed to successfully perform this position are:

* Puts the Customer First - Anticipates customer needs, champions for the customer, acts with customers in mind, exceeds customers’ expectations, gains customers’ trust and respect.

* Communicates Effectively and Candidly - Communicates clearly and directly, is approachable, relates well to others, engages people and helps them understand change, provides and seeks feedback, articulates clearly, actively listens.

* Achieves Results Through Teamwork – Is open to diverse ideas, works inclusively and collaboratively, holds self and others accountable, involves others to accomplish individual and team goals.

* Leads Through Positive Influence – Demonstrates strong character, builds partnerships, models a conscious balance between work and personal life, takes personal responsibility for own development, role models leadership qualities such as motivation, inspiration, passion and trust.

* Coaches and Develops Others - Develops and cares about associates, builds effective teams, helps people be their best, values and manages diversity, provides candid and constructive feedback.

* Leads Change and Innovation - Challenges the status quo, embraces technology, puts forward creative ideas, champions and implements process improvements, gathers the ideas of others, demonstrates good judgment about which ideas will work.

* Executes with Excellence - Is action oriented, drives for results, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively, solves problems, can be counted on to consistently meet or exceed goals.

* Provides Clear and Strategic Direction - Plans and organizes well, sets a clear and simple course of action, stays focused on the most important priorities, has the ability to visualize and plan for the future, understands the industry and marketplace.

* Safety Awareness -Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or combination of relevant education and experience. · Minimum 18 years of age /19 years of age in Idaho

* Ability to pass drug test

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to work weekends on a frequent basis, work any shift, and overtime as needed

* Maintain confidentiality

* Accuracy/attention to detail

* Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects

* Familiarity with apparel sales terms and processes

* Ability to operate the following special equipment, machinery, and/or special tools: forklift, compactor, pallet jack, Shelf Price Audit (SPA) unit, Enterprise Signs and Tags Printing (ESTP),Comtec, Swiftach

Desired Previous Job Experience:

* Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure

* Order clerk or RMA/Non-Food Receiving Coordinator experience

* Second language

* Related retail experience

Potential Career Path from this position:

* Apparel Sectionhead

* Clerk in other department

Job Codes to be used:

Fred Meyer – 301830

KERMIT - 0450001

Additional information:

Section: ALE

Location: Store

Part-time or Full-time: Part-time/Full-time

Job number: ALE99110

Level of

Supervision: Moderate to Limited

Work Pace: Self-paced, Based on customer flow

Internal Cust. Contact: Regular

External Cust. Contact: Regular

Physical Demands Analysis

Job Title: Apparel Clerk

Type of Industry: Retail

Work Schedule

Typical shift length: 4-8 hours

Number of days

worked each week:

5 days

Time allowed for

breaks: 10 minutes

1. Standing and Walking

Tasks: providing excellent customer service while engaging customers, cashiering responsibilities, stocking, pricing and changing signs, escorting customers to related items Surface: concrete floor

Estimated total time: 5 minutes up to 8 hours

Maximum continuous time: 4 hours

2. Sitting

Tasks: Breaks, meetings, reading, writing

Estimated total time: 5 minutes up to 1 hour Maximum continuous time: 1 hour

3. Lifting and Carrying

Objects lifted: boxes of product, supplies

Max weight: 50 lbs

Average weight: 10 lbs

Min/Max lift points: 0” - 60”

Distance carried: 50 feet

Lifting: Varied weight demands chart

Weight Range Continuously Hourly Daily Weekly Monthly Never

<10 lbs X

11-25 lbs X

26-50 lbs X

51-75 lbs X

76-100 lbs X

>100 lbs X

Comments: Assistance is available from another associate.

4. Pushing and Pulling

Objects Pushed/Pulled: Boxes of product, product displays, operational supplies, merchandise totes Max. Force: Average (15-20 pounds)

Distance: up to 100 feet

Frequency: Hourly

5. Endurance Requirement This job requires a high aptitude for ambulation stamina.

6. Climbing

Tasks: climbing stairs and or ladders

Device: ladder or step stool

Height: 1-5 floors –stairs, 2-10 feet on a ladder

Frequency: Daily

Under load: Average weight of up to 10 lbs

7. Bending/Squatting/Kneeling

Tasks: stoop, kneel, crouch and or crawl, these activities include: stocking products and supplies, assisting customers with purchases, daily cleaning and maintenance of fixtures, product signage and price changes

Frequency: Daily

8. Extended Reaches

Tasks: stocking, assisting customers with product out of their reach Hands Used: Both to handle objects and tools

Distance Direction Frequency Duration Avg. Weight

0 - 20" Up and down, left/right, back/forth Hourly 10 seconds >10 lbs

20 - 36" Up and down, left/right, back/forth Daily 10 seconds >10 lbs

9. Work Conditions

Exposure to Yes No

Hot temperatures x

Cold temperatures x

Sudden changes in temperature x

Fumes x

Cramped quarters x

Sharp edges x

Hammering or impact tools x

Tool vibration x

Whole body vibration x

100% Inside

0% Outside

10. Other Job Demands

Does Job Require Yes No

Crawling x

Walking Across Sloped Surfaces x

Lying on Back x

Lying on Stomach x

Twisting x

Neck flexion/extension x

Cervical rotation x

High grip strength x

Driving a vehicle x

Frequent forearm supination/pronation x

Frequent and/or sustained awkward wrist positions x

11. List tools, equipment, and materials

· Merchandise product, PC equipment, supplies, store ISP label maker, ISP spa gun, handheld security displays, store and vendor fixtures, forklift when needed

Disclaimer

The physical demands, job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, and the requirements and conditions listed in this Physical Demands Analysis are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this Physical Demands Analysis at any time and to require employees to perform other duties as circumstances dictate or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, technological changes and/or advancements of the work environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.60 - $16.41 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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