Assistant Grocery Department Managers plan, direct, and supervise work in the grocery department of a commissary. This may include a small warehouse or repositioning area, a separate receiving area, and/or contract shelf stocking. Assistant Grocery Department Managers exercise tact and diplomacy when interacting with commissary patrons, vendors, and/or brokers. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Managing the merchandising operation and store space allocations programs for the store. Managing the Not-In-Stock (NIS) listing and working with appropriate personnel to correct deficiencies. Monitoring commissary ordering, receiving, storage, stocking, pricing, handling, and selling of commissary products. Inspecting all commissary store equipment, reporting required maintenance to proper section for resolution. Inspecting shelf merchandise for product deterioration, spoilage, or deficiency. Pulling all chill and frozen product pallets to be stocked and staging them during primary stocking hours. Supervising department employees, assigning work, and balancing workload. Serving as a visitor control monitor during night operations. Enforcing all safety rules and regulations. Work conditions: Most of the work is performed in the store display area which is well lighted and maintained at a comfortable temperature. When working in the storage or receiving area, may be exposed to hot or cold weather, or damp and drafty conditions. May be exposed to differences in temperature when storing or obtaining items from chill or frozen storage rooms. There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, and slipping on wet floors. May, on occasion, be required to operate a manual or electric pallet jack and/or a forklift. Must be able to wear any and all protective clothing provided.

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