As the Store Clerk at one of our Alaskan facilities, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, receiving and storing incoming supplies, and fulfilling orders for production and maintenance departments. This involves tasks such as verifying deliveries, organizing the warehouse, packing and shipping supplies, and assisting with physical inventories. The Store Clerk plays a crucial role in ensuring that the plant has adequate supplies to maintain efficient operations. 

Essential Functions/Qualifications  

The responsibilities of the position include the following:  

Provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere to assist customers in locating, selecting, and purchasing.  Organize customer in-store pickup or deliveries.  Physical arrangement of merchandise on shelves and displays.  Assemble and Disassemble shelves to organize supplies.  Intermediate Bookkeeping: check cash register receipts, prepare daily/weekly financial reports.  Communicate with customers, management, and coworkers to problem-solve any issues.  Aid management in keeping store organized, promoting quick and efficient sales, and maintaining a controlled inventory.  Confident in mathematical skills to operate the cash register: debit & cash payment methods.  Other duties are to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful. 

Competencies  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:  

Functional  

Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service, including greeting customers, assisting with product selection, and processing transactions. Product Knowledge: Familiarity with store products, their features, and benefits. Inventory Management: Assisting with inventory control, stocking shelves, and tracking product availability. Cash Handling: Accurately handling cash and credit card transactions. Store Maintenance: Maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Problem-Solving: Resolving customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner. 

Interpersonal  

Communication: Effective communication with customers, colleagues, and supervisors. Teamwork: Collaborating with other store staff to ensure efficient operations. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing customer needs and store priorities. Patience: Maintaining a positive and patient attitude when dealing with customers. Reliability: Being dependable and consistent in performing duties and responsibilities. Customer Focus: Prioritizing customer satisfaction and building positive relationships. 

Education and Experience  

High school diploma or equivalent.  2+ years’ experience in seafood or related industry.  Bookkeeping training or experience required.  Able to navigate a variety of computer programs and software to help with inventory & bookkeeping.  Proficient computer knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel & Word) programs and the ability to build reports and calculate figures.  

Work Environment and Schedule   

The work environment for a Store Clerk in a seafood processing plant is typically a combination of indoor and outdoor settings. The indoor environment consists of the warehouse or storage area, which is often cold and damp due to the refrigeration systems used to preserve seafood products. The outdoor environment may involve loading and unloading trucks or inspecting incoming deliveries, which can expose the Store Clerk to various weather conditions. Position requires onsite presence at our Alaska Processing Facility, and the ability to travel, spending a significant amount of time during the season at our various locations and processing facilities in Alaska.  

Physical Demands   

While performing the essential function and job duties associated with the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Mental Activities   

The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling ambitious standards of honesty and integrity. Presentation and sharing of information should be handled directly, appropriately, and helpfully. Maintains a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.   

Silver Bay Perks  

Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work.  

Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees and their families are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible. Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance.  Employee Assistance Program:  Available for employees and their families.   Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.  

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. 

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com.