Assistant Apothecary Department Head

Description

Kimberton Whole Foods is hiring! We are looking for a career-minded, full-time Assistant Apothecary Department Head.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week. Saturday closing shift is required each week. Availability to work a combination of opening and closing shifts is required for this position.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Location: Kimberton Whole Foods in Kimberton

Address: 2140 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Hourly Pay: $20.00/hr, depending on experience

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

• Extensive Medical Coverage
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• 25% off Store-Wide Discount
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care
• 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
• Paid Time Off

DAILY OPERATIONS: The Assistant Apothecary Department Head’s primary responsibility is to execute the following:  

• Acts as a community resource; honestly and respectfully assisting customers with wellness products in compliance with DSHEA law. 
• Assists in following the current KWF inventory & ordering SOPs to maintain fully stocked shelves in all departments.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works in cooperation with Apothecary Department Head & Store Manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
• Participates in Manager on Duty assignments as needed. 
• Performs other duties assigned. 

TEAM & LEADERSHIP

• Participates in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the APH. 
• Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed. 
• Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.

Requirements

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers. 
• Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products. 
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts. 
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- prolonged standing. 
• Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting). 
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.